2013 Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines Meleagris Gallopavo
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#1Winelover Likes this wine:
98 Points
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 - This wine has certainly lived up to my expectations! Dark black and blue with purple and fruits that match the color profile, including Black and Blueberry, and plum with a spice I can't put my finger (or nose) on. Earth and mineral notes mid-palate and a finish that goes on and on. This is a pure example of Cabernet at its best. Interestingly, with a short decant, it was open for business. Throughout my tasting, this was such a pleasure to drink.
Chris Tynan's signature masterpiece Cabernet from The Meleagris Gallopavo Vineyard has its own style, its own profile and its own taste and it is amazing. This is very different from other wines that I like, and this has it all. Too bad there is none left to purchase!
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Comment posted by WineForRob:
1/2/2018 10:07:00 AM - Great note. I was waiting to hear about this one. I got lucky enough to get a hold of 5 of them.
Comment posted by #1Winelover:
1/2/2018 10:45:00 AM - Yep - you and I are the lucky ones! I was scared to try it as I didn't want to waste it but after reading the professional reviews and being in the holiday spirit, I decided to go for it!
Comment posted by WojoWineCave:
1/2/2018 5:13:00 PM - Thanks for the post. Really helpful. I have 2 bottles but will hold for now. After reading RP’s review which blew my mind the way he described his experience drinking this wine, I have been very tempted. I have the 12 as well and have tried one. I liked it and also found it to be very unique for Cali Cab but wasn’t blown away by it. I am hoping the 13 is different. Your review is extremely encouraging.
Comment posted by #1Winelover:
1/2/2018 5:49:00 PM - Yep - if you have 2, I would wait. I really did like the '12 MG but the '13 and '14 are much, much better. I would suggest that when you open one, take a little sip and then decant it for a couple of hours and try it again. It gets better and better. Lucky us!
Comment posted by ledocq:
1/3/2018 12:44:00 PM - Thanks for the review. I'm going to hold onto my 2 for a while. But I've tried the syrah and found it amazing.
Comment posted by Lateva:
6/12/2018 1:30:00 PM - Appreciate your notes on these wines.
Was going to open the 2013. How long should I decant this? I imagine pop and pour would be short changing this wine's capability.
Thanks.
Comment posted by #1Winelover:
6/12/2018 1:54:00 PM - Hi Lateva. Well, it is a monster and I would suggest a 5 hour decant; minimum. It was better on day 2. That said, I haven't had this recently so I don't know how it's drinking now.
Another option is if you have a Coravin or Repour. If you do, you can pour yourself a glass and test it out. If you are unfamiliar with Repour, I would highly recommend it for your better wines. It's essentially $2/bottle and will keep the bottle in tact. Amazon sells them.
Comment posted by #1Winelover:
6/16/2018 4:54:00 AM - Leteva: I was wondering if you had the '13. I wanted to try another but wanted to make sure it wasn't shut down!