Not an over expressive nose, but there were hints of coffee, cocoa, mint and licorice. Soft palate expressing notes of blackberries, blueberries, cedar and toast. Time to drink up the remaining bottles as this wine has peaked.
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Fruit and body are fading. Wine is definitely on the downhill side. I thought I would get some earthiness or non-fruit flavors coming out but I couldn’t detect any. Nonetheless I still enjoyed the bottle.
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NR as I left in decanter in AM for my wife to put back in bottle at noon... didn't happen so it felt a little tired by the time we had it with guests at 7pm onward... but felt like there was a nice wine in there with a little less air
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We had a taste off with the 2008 BV Latour Reserve against the 2006 Stags Leap the Poetry and 2009 Frank CS. Hands down the BV was the winner with a more integrated, rounded taste and pleasant lingering taste. The Stags' Leap Poetry was a close 2nd and Frank a distant 3rd.
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Another great showing for this wine - medium to full bodied. Abundant fruit flavors with a little touch of dark chocolate & expresso as well. Only two left out of a case and a half. Dusty tannins & still plenty of fruit, seems to indicate a few more years of cellar life for this wine.
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P/decanted/returned to bottle, 2 hrs. Clear, w/very light fine sediments. Bright med purple color. Light nose. This wine drank well. Very smooth with nice balance/integration, perfect drinking window. Med body/intensity. Typical Napa flavor profile, tannins soft and resolved. You could drink this all night. Mixed fruit profile with an edge to black. Nothing off. Paired well with Prime grade beer steaks. $40
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really well made wine for its style (not my style however), this is very smooth and textured with lots of rich, luxurious oak treatment and big fruit, but not so heavy as to be over-bearing, really nice to sip while having my cigar, I still like more aged/complex/structured, less soft, less thick/rich wines by style... this would be a crowd please at most parties for sure
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Although the vintages are different, this was better than the 2010 Groth, but not as good as the '09 Venge Silencieux. Still above average and drinking very well right now.
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PnP'd & consumed over 3 hours. Red berries & floral nose/palate. Fruit forward, medium bodied, lots of fruit. But in short - really enjoyable, silky & fun to drink. Scoring 92 tonight.....
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I like it, but falls within that amorphous crowd of similar other Napa Valley cabs that are very ripe (overripe), big (flaccid), dark, smokey, meaty. All so very much lacking a sense of place or style or balance that they are quickly boring. Too much for most food other than a charred piece of beef.
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Very good cab overall, nice structure. Paired beautifully with the richer, meaty dishes at the table, but tannins were slightly strong for the veggie dish.
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Great Cab, tried it with the Coravin a few weeks ago but opened the bottle with some family for Sunday dinner at it was great. We all really enjoyed to full smooth body. Second Cab I've had from Frank Family and they don't disappoint!
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Dark royal purple with some rich maroon. Bold and mealy asking for a rich rare steak for company. Wood is apparent with vanilla caramel wrapping blackberry and ripe plums. Some iodine on the nose. The sweetness from the vanilla has a spice side. Interesting wine, presents as youthful. From the list, III Forks Austin.
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Fruit and spice on the nose initially without much chemical volatility. Nice purple color, but not as thick and inky as we had hoped. Color indicates a lot of aging potential. Pepper with oak and simple fruit greets the first taste, and the expectation of additional fruit layers fills the mouth. Decanted for an hour...two...and the berry flavors surpass the oak and pepper, but layers are still holding back. Good age potential, but the complexity doesn't seem to be there for "greatness".
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Perfect 90pt wine. Not big or bold or elegant but it has body, it has nose, and it has finish. Loved the subtlety of the nose and the legs but the smooth and balance play on fruit and dust mingled with the light tannins nicely. Perfect with lamb or pepper or coffee crusted steaks.
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Yes yes yes! Triple yum! We frickin loved this napa can sav. Could be under the glow of a recent visit or the fact that this is written under the influence of two bottles but wow. Nothing wrong here. Great rich fruity pie. Black purple colour. Long finish. Buy more.
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Bouquet of pure red fruits; tart cherry, cranberry, and a touch of rose. This wine is already incredibly approachable with lots of ripe semi-sweet fruitiness. Tannins are already mellow enough, but some cellar time will give this wine more finesse. A bit of oak on the finish lingers with the fruit. A good solid Napa Cab for under $50. Will improve with age.
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Inky dark, almost black in the glass with aromas of cassis, black currant and a touch of violet. On the palate there’s a big mouth-feel and a finish that exceeds expectations — I timed it at a full minute. This is an open, friendly and generous Cabernet, slightly jammy with firm tannins that produce a pleasing puckering on the tongue.
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Although lacking serious complexity, the wine expressed California Cabernet cleanly, with the oak dialed way back and the purity of the fruit at the fore. Went really well with food over two nights. Lovely stuff.
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had at dinner with tri-tip,roasted red potatoes, needed to breathe initially. my second glass brought out ripe plum compote that mélange in harmony, enhanced by cedar and leather scents. The palate is lush with savory dark fruit and a hint of sweet oak and black pepper. The wine is well structured with soft tannins that envelop the palate.
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This wine is fun. Sweet, blackberry, thick and full. Not super complex and fun in it's simplicity. It's like ordering a pizza when you know you should have a salmon salad.
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I had 3 split bottles of this at BLT at the W hotel Atlanta. Not wow but really solid. Sweet, black hanging fuit, subtle tannins and a little racey. Pleasent long finish. Maybe it was so good because I was bathing in the glory of the 49ers victory? Probably. Still I bought 6 bottles more.
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Not the most complex wine, but the purity and intensity of the fruit is nothing short of captivating. Very "un-manipulated." Really well made and delicious.
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Was not overly impressed. Had high hopes. Let it breathe for 3+ hours and still thought it was a little flat. Have another bottle, so will give it another shot.
Big red currant on the nose. Also, aromas of straw and spicy herb notes. Flavors of dark red fruit, grilled herbs and spice. Pretty floral notes as well. Rich and red. nice wine. Good balance as well.
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Strong fruit at the back of the pallet was tasted by Joe. Very berry tasted up front. Joe notices a vanilla? More tannic than the Cliff Lede. Medium amount of tannins.
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Dark purple. Nose of dark ripe fruits, cedar. Palate with beautiful dark berries, tobacco. Tannins minimal and soft. Really enjoyable. Not sure about long term potential, but who cares. It's delicious now!. Great value in the 30-40 dollar range.
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Napa & Sonoma favorites in 3 short days...; 9/21/2012-9/24/2012 (Napa & Sonoma Valley wineries): Tasting room pour. Deep purple in color, nose offers up black cherry and black currant fruit, coupled with a bit of leather and slight rocky minerality. On the palate, nicely structured, showing off the blacj cherry and black currant fruit, as well as nicely balanced medium acidity and fine-grained med(+) tannins that are still a bit firm and persistent. This wine has a nice and pleasant finish that goes on for 30-45 seconds, and I believe this wine will drink nicely between 2014-2024. Always a dependable Napa Cab, with a sub $50 price point and loads of personality.
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Straight forward medium bright red fruit. Lots of spice. Some alcohol slowly coming to the front. leather and raspberry and pomegranate. Not bad. Palate is just a bit austere.
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Very nice bottle. Let it open up. At this price point we will try something else. ($40.79).; Had another bottle of this ($36.90). I really enjoyed this bottle. Changing my rating.
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Its an ok napa cab, a bit disappointing for the price point, light to medium bodied, does not appear to have alot of complexity to it, finish was light, with that said, there was good fruit on the front, recalled more red berry notes, had some unique herbal notes, wine is still young but I do not sense that there is alot of upside. very high 80s to 90. -S
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An Evening with Todd Graff of Frank Family Vineyards (Lincoln Park Binnys Tasting Room): Oh boy, now for the big guns. Todd Graff is bringing it with his cab lineup! The first of the three, the Napa Valley Cab exhibits red currant, some black tea, a streak of greenness and eucalyptus, subtle spice, and a fleshy, plump and long finish with plenty of tannin that is slightly rough at this stage. Nevertheless, this is a subtle, beautifully-constructed wine with plenty of concentration. Outstanding QPR. Beautiful.
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1/26/2021 - Snag One Likes this wine: 90 Points
Not an over expressive nose, but there were hints of coffee, cocoa, mint and licorice. Soft palate expressing notes of blackberries, blueberries, cedar and toast. Time to drink up the remaining bottles as this wine has peaked.
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7/5/2020 - Mike1369 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fruit and body are fading. Wine is definitely on the downhill side. I thought I would get some earthiness or non-fruit flavors coming out but I couldn’t detect any. Nonetheless I still enjoyed the bottle.
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6/5/2020 - hlip Likes this wine: 88 Points
This bottle was a wee bit past its time. Still good though.
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3/28/2020 - Lax4 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great tasting wine. Utilized aerator to bring out the flavor in reduced time. Great finish beginning to end.
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1/18/2020 - AAJR Likes this wine: 91 Points
PnP'd, still drinking well. Fruit is fading. Medium bodied, smooth & easy to drink. This was my last bottle - Drink Now...
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3/8/2019 - SMZ wrote: 91 Points
Drinking nicely
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12/26/2018 - B&PBaker Likes this wine: 94 Points
Excellent. All the good cab features. 94
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11/16/2018 - danielbleier Likes this wine: 91 Points
Red and blue berries, clove and smoky oak flavors
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7/15/2018 - AAJR Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really good, medium bodied smooth with berry flavors - easy to drink & better than the 2013 Joseph Phelps that preceded it.
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6/20/2018 - WoodieBayArea wrote:
NR as I left in decanter in AM for my wife to put back in bottle at noon... didn't happen so it felt a little tired by the time we had it with guests at 7pm onward... but felt like there was a nice wine in there with a little less air
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2/6/2018 - dalemosier Likes this wine: 92 Points
We had a taste off with the 2008 BV Latour Reserve against the 2006 Stags Leap the Poetry and 2009 Frank CS. Hands down the BV was the winner with a more integrated, rounded taste and pleasant lingering taste. The Stags' Leap Poetry was a close 2nd and Frank a distant 3rd.
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12/23/2017 - mjm226 wrote: 91 Points
Medium to full bodied. Fruit up front but not overbearing. Very smooth finish. Plenty of tannins. Paired with beef Wellington - great combo.
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11/25/2017 - AAJR Likes this wine: 91 Points
Another great showing for this wine - medium to full bodied. Abundant fruit flavors with a little touch of dark chocolate & expresso as well. Only two left out of a case and a half. Dusty tannins & still plenty of fruit, seems to indicate a few more years of cellar life for this wine.
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9/16/2017 - Ceo wrote: 92 Points
Still nice
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7/2/2017 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 92 Points
P/decanted/returned to bottle, 2 hrs. Clear, w/very light fine sediments. Bright med purple color. Light nose. This wine drank well. Very smooth with nice balance/integration, perfect drinking window. Med body/intensity. Typical Napa flavor profile, tannins soft and resolved. You could drink this all night. Mixed fruit profile with an edge to black. Nothing off. Paired well with Prime grade beer steaks. $40
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4/22/2017 - Lax4 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Bottle became better and fuller with flavor in time. Should have let it open for longer. Great color and taste, oak.
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3/12/2017 - Vailman Likes this wine: 92 Points
Pnp. Needed no decanting. Very smooth, integrated tannins, rich fruit, oak, great balance; and great QPR for those who purchased during the recession.
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12/13/2016 - WoodieBayArea wrote: 90 Points
really well made wine for its style (not my style however), this is very smooth and textured with lots of rich, luxurious oak treatment and big fruit, but not so heavy as to be over-bearing, really nice to sip while having my cigar, I still like more aged/complex/structured, less soft, less thick/rich wines by style... this would be a crowd please at most parties for sure
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3/15/2016 - AAJR Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine is drinking really well right now. See previous notes. Great QPR, smooth, nice fruit & balance. Really good..
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2/19/2016 - moega Likes this wine: 91 Points
Although the vintages are different, this was better than the 2010 Groth, but not as good as the '09 Venge Silencieux. Still above average and drinking very well right now.
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9/21/2015 - East of Napa wrote: 88 Points
Not bad but can't hold a candle to toe 2012 reserve
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9/21/2015 - East of Napa wrote:
Gifted to prestier
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8/3/2015 - Sneaker217 wrote:
Kids drank, said it was good
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5/30/2015 - AAJR Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP'd & consumed over 3 hours. Red berries & floral nose/palate. Fruit forward, medium bodied, lots of fruit. But in short - really enjoyable, silky & fun to drink. Scoring 92 tonight.....
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1/19/2015 - Woodbridge Brad Likes this wine: 89 Points
I like it, but falls within that amorphous crowd of similar other Napa Valley cabs that are very ripe (overripe), big (flaccid), dark, smokey, meaty. All so very much lacking a sense of place or style or balance that they are quickly boring. Too much for most food other than a charred piece of beef.
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10/26/2014 - Isalasdad Likes this wine: 91 Points
Paired exquisitely with Sunday's roast beef and greens
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8/27/2014 - Bonsingers wrote: 92 Points
Very good cab overall, nice structure. Paired beautifully with the richer, meaty dishes at the table, but tannins were slightly strong for the veggie dish.
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7/13/2014 - smileBD Likes this wine: 89 Points
Great Cab, tried it with the Coravin a few weeks ago but opened the bottle with some family for Sunday dinner at it was great. We all really enjoyed to full smooth body. Second Cab I've had from Frank Family and they don't disappoint!
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4/12/2014 - AAJR Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine continues to impress.
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3/15/2014 - smphelps wrote: 89 Points
Dark royal purple with some rich maroon. Bold and mealy asking for a rich rare steak for company. Wood is apparent with vanilla caramel wrapping blackberry and ripe plums. Some iodine on the nose. The sweetness from the vanilla has a spice side. Interesting wine, presents as youthful. From the list, III Forks Austin.
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2/1/2014 - neurovino Likes this wine: 91 Points
Less tight and more well rounded on day 2.
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12/4/2013 - webbaker wrote: 89 Points
Perfectly pleasant Napa Cab, no real distinction.
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11/2/2013 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 88 Points
Hennepin Lake's Annual Tasting (Tons of Napa Cabs); 10/30/2013-11/2/2013: Mild funk, spice, floral and soft fruits. Short to medium finish.
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10/1/2013 - MemorialWineFan wrote: 90 Points
Overall a good bottle.
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9/1/2013 - rphighsmith Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fruit and spice on the nose initially without much chemical volatility. Nice purple color, but not as thick and inky as we had hoped. Color indicates a lot of aging potential. Pepper with oak and simple fruit greets the first taste, and the expectation of additional fruit layers fills the mouth. Decanted for an hour...two...and the berry flavors surpass the oak and pepper, but layers are still holding back. Good age potential, but the complexity doesn't seem to be there for "greatness".
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8/18/2013 - rkosd wrote: 90 Points
Perfect 90pt wine. Not big or bold or elegant but it has body, it has nose, and it has finish. Loved the subtlety of the nose and the legs but the smooth and balance play on fruit and dust mingled with the light tannins nicely. Perfect with lamb or pepper or coffee crusted steaks.
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5/25/2013 - Martnmac wrote: 92 Points
Yes yes yes! Triple yum! We frickin loved this napa can sav. Could be under the glow of a recent visit or the fact that this is written under the influence of two bottles but wow. Nothing wrong here. Great rich fruity pie. Black purple colour. Long finish. Buy more.
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5/22/2013 - lael300 wrote: 89 Points
- It's balanced and has flavours of black currant with a medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish.
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5/16/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
These four bottles were consumed over the last couple of months. A fun, full wine that went well on it's own. Very enjoyable as a pop and pour.
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4/15/2013 - Cabrat Likes this wine: 92 Points
Bouquet of pure red fruits; tart cherry, cranberry, and a touch of rose. This wine is already incredibly approachable with lots of ripe semi-sweet fruitiness. Tannins are already mellow enough, but some cellar time will give this wine more finesse. A bit of oak on the finish lingers with the fruit. A good solid Napa Cab for under $50. Will improve with age.
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4/10/2013 - ClubTerry wrote: 90 Points
PnP - was expecting slightly bigger with more depth. Not bad...but not outstanding.
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4/4/2013 - DelmarvaWine.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Inky dark, almost black in the glass with aromas of cassis, black currant and a touch of violet. On the palate there’s a big mouth-feel and a finish that exceeds expectations — I timed it at a full minute. This is an open, friendly and generous Cabernet, slightly jammy with firm tannins that produce a pleasing puckering on the tongue.
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3/30/2013 - gmat5497 Likes this wine: 91 Points
very nice for such a young wine. Good balance
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3/17/2013 - Billigan wrote: 90 Points
Although lacking serious complexity, the wine expressed California Cabernet cleanly, with the oak dialed way back and the purity of the fruit at the fore. Went really well with food over two nights. Lovely stuff.
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2/28/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
Fun and delicious. Pop and pour with the pizza we made. Solid, full, ripe, sweet. This would go well with 30 rock.
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2/17/2013 - Cuellar's Cellar wrote: 88 Points
had at dinner with tri-tip,roasted red potatoes, needed to breathe initially.
my second glass brought out ripe plum compote that mélange in harmony, enhanced by cedar and leather scents. The palate is lush with savory dark fruit and a hint of sweet oak and black pepper. The wine is well structured with soft tannins that envelop the palate.
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2/10/2013 - MaggsFamily wrote: 93 Points
Absolutely wonderful wine. Long smooth finish. Medium body.
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2/9/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
consistent with previous
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2/3/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
This wine is fun. Sweet, blackberry, thick and full. Not super complex and fun in it's simplicity. It's like ordering a pizza when you know you should have a salmon salad.
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1/20/2013 - Thirsty1 Likes this wine:
I had 3 split bottles of this at BLT at the W hotel Atlanta. Not wow but really solid. Sweet, black hanging fuit, subtle tannins and a little racey. Pleasent long finish. Maybe it was so good because I was bathing in the glory of the 49ers victory? Probably. Still I bought 6 bottles more.
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1/14/2013 - MemorialWineFan Likes this wine: 90 Points
Solid cab for the money. Needs to lay down another year. Would suggest decanting for a few hours to make more approachable now.
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1/12/2013 - defnefferson wrote: 90 Points
Not the most complex wine, but the purity and intensity of the fruit is nothing short of captivating. Very "un-manipulated." Really well made and delicious.
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12/28/2012 - Wineaux67 wrote: 88 Points
Was not overly impressed. Had high hopes. Let it breathe for 3+ hours and still thought it was a little flat. Have another bottle, so will give it another shot.
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12/20/2012 - webbaker wrote: 90 Points
A perfectly fine ca cab, no real depth or intensity.
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12/20/2012 - MemorialWineFan Likes this wine: 90 Points
A solid cab in the $40 range. Three of all agreed it was good and worth owning some in our cellars.
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12/15/2012 - vegasoenophile Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big red currant on the nose. Also, aromas of straw and spicy herb notes. Flavors of dark red fruit, grilled herbs and spice. Pretty floral notes as well. Rich and red. nice wine. Good balance as well.
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12/13/2012 - wfdeacon wrote: 91 Points
Bright medium intensity purple. Black cherry,spice, cassis, mild oak but still youthful acidity. A consistent producer and a crowd pleaser.
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12/5/2012 - mraskin wrote: 97 Points
Wow. Had at Bouchen in Santa Barbara. Very smooth.
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11/16/2012 - Gojoego wrote: 91 Points
Very berry. Medium tannins
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11/16/2012 - Dan.schelp wrote:
Strong fruit at the back of the pallet was tasted by Joe. Very berry tasted up front. Joe notices a vanilla? More tannic than the Cliff Lede. Medium amount of tannins.
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11/9/2012 - cupoverflowing1 wrote: 90 Points
too young, but good potential
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10/27/2012 - winopops3 wrote: 90 Points
Dark purple. Nose of dark ripe fruits, cedar. Palate with beautiful dark berries, tobacco. Tannins minimal and soft. Really enjoyable. Not sure about long term potential, but who cares. It's delicious now!. Great value in the 30-40 dollar range.
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9/22/2012 - drrobvino wrote: 90 Points
Napa & Sonoma favorites in 3 short days...; 9/21/2012-9/24/2012 (Napa & Sonoma Valley wineries): Tasting room pour. Deep purple in color, nose offers up black cherry and black currant fruit, coupled with a bit of leather and slight rocky minerality. On the palate, nicely structured, showing off the blacj cherry and black currant fruit, as well as nicely balanced medium acidity and fine-grained med(+) tannins that are still a bit firm and persistent. This wine has a nice and pleasant finish that goes on for 30-45 seconds, and I believe this wine will drink nicely between 2014-2024. Always a dependable Napa Cab, with a sub $50 price point and loads of personality.
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9/4/2012 - beezer6 wrote: 88 Points
Straight forward medium bright red fruit. Lots of spice. Some alcohol slowly coming to the front. leather and raspberry and pomegranate. Not bad. Palate is just a bit austere.
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8/20/2012 - brianspross wrote: 92 Points
Very nice bottle. Let it open up. At this price point we will try something else. ($40.79).; Had another bottle of this ($36.90). I really enjoyed this bottle. Changing my rating.
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6/13/2012 - sasvino wrote: 90 Points
Its an ok napa cab, a bit disappointing for the price point, light to medium bodied, does not appear to have alot of complexity to it, finish was light, with that said, there was good fruit on the front, recalled more red berry notes, had some unique herbal notes, wine is still young but I do not sense that there is alot of upside. very high 80s to 90. -S
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4/27/2012 - DSaeedi wrote: 92 Points
An Evening with Todd Graff of Frank Family Vineyards (Lincoln Park Binnys Tasting Room): Oh boy, now for the big guns. Todd Graff is bringing it with his cab lineup! The first of the three, the Napa Valley Cab exhibits red currant, some black tea, a streak of greenness and eucalyptus, subtle spice, and a fleshy, plump and long finish with plenty of tannin that is slightly rough at this stage. Nevertheless, this is a subtle, beautifully-constructed wine with plenty of concentration. Outstanding QPR. Beautiful.
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