Community Tasting Notes 28

• MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 97 points

  October 20, 2020 - Done. This style has not aged well. Oak has turned sour and the once extracted fruit is thin/watery. Likely peaked at age 5. Drinkable still.

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• Chad Wenger wrote: 94 points

  October 8, 2019 - Rich black fruits with tobacco leaf. Smooth to drink but still going strong.

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• Hi.its.Don.4.Wine wrote: 93 points

  November 8, 2017 - As mentioned, the fruit on this wine is more than one might expect from Melka, but it is still a gorgeous wine. Also, comment about wine nearing end is something I might tend to agree, to a point. No rush, but wouldn't let it sit too much longer. I had the sensation that wine opened up after about an hour or so and then started to fade.

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• MAXIMUM SATISFACTION wrote: 92 points

  September 17, 2017 - Pop and pour. Good but on the decline with all elements fully resolved/integrated and almost watered down. Cool blackberry, aged leather, spearmint, plums, and some woody notes. Time to drink.

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• vinomex wrote: 91 points

  October 19, 2016 - PnP , very enjoyable. Seems it needed a little more air time. Drank along 2 other wines, this wine stood out for its structure and elegance and quality juice. I just wish I had given it more time and a decant.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type Red
• Producer Melka
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation CJ
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Codes 451847367502, 451890317509

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• Pending Delivery 3 (0%)
• In Cellars 405 (46%)
• Consumed 477 (54%)

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