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ikkaariainen Likes this wine:

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - Definitely recommend. A nice, inexpensive and now fully mature Napa cab that is a cut above an entry level Napa cab - quite a good QPR at the avg CT price making this a solid go-to at restaurants. Disagree with above drinking window - more like 2020 - 2028 or 2030 at prime. Drink or hold but leaning on the drink. At this point recommend at least a 60 minute decant if possible. Inky black, no bricking, starting to come together nicely with very present but controlled oak & tannins and still quite fruit forward - a crowd pleaser at this point although priced above the ideal crowd pleaser point. Medium length pleasant aftertaste. Nose warm and aromatic with dark stone fruit, kirsch and a black pepper finish. Typical flavor profile of stone fruit and cassis up front with blackberry, licorice and tobacco developing on the finish. Ideal pairing is big meat.

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