Cassis, vanilla and toasted hazelnuts. Medium-low acidity, medium body, medium-low tannins. This is velvety soft and goes down super easy. Drink now. Straight forward but delicious!
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Granted this bottle was room temperature (not stored that way, I bought it ex-chateau), but it was something of a hot mess. A lot of the fruit has faded leaving mostly bitter oak and alcohol. I have a couple other bottles, hopefully a few weeks in the cellar will help. Drank too soon after shipping?
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In a very good spot ageing wise. Black fruited and exhibiting some sweetness but also some well aged notes and really good balance and freshness. Wont knock your socks off, but very satisfying at age 10.
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First glass+ was Coravin'ed many weeks ago. This note is on the rest of the bottle after popping the cork. Throwing lots of sediment. Lots of leather, earth, and wood on the nose. Fruit has softened, but still dense and black. Nicely balanced with very fine tannins.
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Not decanted. The nose is initially a little shy, but dark fruit notes come out with air. On the palate, bright notes of dark cherry and red currant about, and with a bit more sweetness than I expected from Abeja, in a very good way. Not as rustic as I had anticipated, but I've only had a couple of Abeja. Very good, and in no sign of decline. Dare I say this is still youthful? Will shine for at least 5+.
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Fortunately this was open from the get-go as no decanter was available. It threw a lot of sediment, so decanting would be good for that alone. Expressive nose and full palate. Notes of pepper, licorice, black fruit and wet earth. In a very nice place now.
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decanted for an hour, needed more. Very slow to open up or just not a lot of depth. A very well balanced and structured wine with fine tannins and connection throughout. The fruit seems a bit lacking though and never really culminates in a memorable, strong finish. That said, it is enjoyable and will likely still get better with a few more months in the cellar...unfortunately, I have no more of this vintage.
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Showing well now and likely to improve. Dark fruit, light toast, violets and spice on the nose. Rich and dense with a silky texture. Plum, blackberry, kirsch. Very fine tannins and a light streak of tartness on the finish. Nicely balanced. Looking forward to watching this evolve.
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Thanksgiving dinner. Good wine. The spice jumped out with the turkey (which was quite mildly prepared. Good nose of fruit and spice, on palate more spice but good structure. decent finish. Not the ideal combination. The Ridge Cali Cab was a lot milder and worked probably better with the meal. No regrets of having the turkey with cabs. Drink now
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Much better than first bottle, amazing what a year will add. Nose was very fragrant with dark cherries, molasses and slight hints of chocolate. The palate was tight, rich, complex and dry with flavors of dark cherry, smoke, licorice, spice and cocoa. Only real detractor was the finish; a bit short and a tad hollow.
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Well hello, it's been a while. Took another 18 months in the cellar but was worth the wait. Coming into it's prime with great nose, cherry and dark fruits, plush mouth feel, and medium+ finish. With proper time in the bottle Abeja Cabs & Syrahs really come together.
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Popped cork and slow ox'd for four hours. Nose is still bound up tight, but hints of spice, vegetal,and floral notes. Taste of cherry and chocolate, nicely integrated with still some acid that I'm thinking will calm down with more time. On the creamy side, and just a tad too sweet. Medium to long finish that really holds on the tongue... I hope this improves. Right now it seems a bit "underwhelming," especially for this price point.
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Nice traditional cabernet. Reminded me of 29s CRU. Moderate tannins, dark fruit, touches of dust and oak. I had 2 glasses of wine that night and woke with a headache, maybe it was a bad pillow at the hotel? Hopefully it isn't something to do with the wine.
I would try again if I find it in a wine store or if they ever drop the ridiculously high shipping rates.
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Nearly four hour decant to get anything on the nose. Black fruits begrudgingly emerged but so did the alcohol. Supple texture, very drinkable, long finish, uninteresting. My first shipment is not off to a great start. $45?, really. Makes Januik @ 30 look good.
Molly and John make great wine. Similar to previous notes of dark fruits, good acidity, balance, and finish. Consumed the last glass on day 6 and it was still tasty.
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Deep and dark red, showing medium concentration and intensity. Aromas of blackberry, currant, and wild red berries are intertwined with notes of hot rock, earth, and wood. as the wine evolves in the glass it picks up toasty oak, dried meats, spice and floral notes of roses.
The palate is light on its feet while retaining its body. Balanced with finesse, acidity and tannins work in harmony together, while flavors follow through to deliver, plum, cherry and currant with a touch of dried blueberries. Wood, rock, and a soft pink peppercorn presence round out the palate that finishes, moderately and with a hint of cocoa powder. Not overdone. Serious finesse to this wine
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1/17/2020 - Portland Seth wrote: flawed
2nd bottle of 3 that was plagued by VA. Drink 'em if you got 'em.
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1/8/2020 - Portland Seth Likes this wine: 92 Points
Cassis, vanilla and toasted hazelnuts. Medium-low acidity, medium body, medium-low tannins. This is velvety soft and goes down super easy. Drink now. Straight forward but delicious!
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11/19/2019 - Portland Seth wrote:
Granted this bottle was room temperature (not stored that way, I bought it ex-chateau), but it was something of a hot mess. A lot of the fruit has faded leaving mostly bitter oak and alcohol. I have a couple other bottles, hopefully a few weeks in the cellar will help. Drank too soon after shipping?
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8/24/2019 - SeaWine wrote: 89 Points
Less than thrilling, a little indistinct. I'm wondering if this was better younger...
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8/12/2019 - jeffuncorked wrote: 92 Points
Perfect right now drink if you have them
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3/3/2019 - Matsuno wrote:
Excellent and drinkable right now
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3/2/2019 - il_diavolo wrote: 91 Points
In a very good spot ageing wise. Black fruited and exhibiting some sweetness but also some well aged notes and really good balance and freshness. Wont knock your socks off, but very satisfying at age 10.
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11/29/2017 - curtr Likes this wine: 91 Points
My last bottle. Still holding up well. Will not improve, yet should still drink well for at least 2 more years.
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7/31/2017 - dpolivy wrote:
First glass+ was Coravin'ed many weeks ago. This note is on the rest of the bottle after popping the cork. Throwing lots of sediment. Lots of leather, earth, and wood on the nose. Fruit has softened, but still dense and black. Nicely balanced with very fine tannins.
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7/19/2017 - curtr Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth, fully resolved, nice character. Not over extracted.
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7/6/2017 - curtr Likes this wine: 91 Points
Great with a Ribeye.
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10/17/2016 - BRR Likes this wine: 92 Points
Not decanted. The nose is initially a little shy, but dark fruit notes come out with air. On the palate, bright notes of dark cherry and red currant about, and with a bit more sweetness than I expected from Abeja, in a very good way. Not as rustic as I had anticipated, but I've only had a couple of Abeja. Very good, and in no sign of decline. Dare I say this is still youthful? Will shine for at least 5+.
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7/7/2016 - gmbdds wrote: 91 Points
Fortunately this was open from the get-go as no decanter was available. It threw a lot of sediment, so decanting would be good for that alone. Expressive nose and full palate. Notes of pepper, licorice, black fruit and wet earth. In a very nice place now.
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6/9/2016 - curtr Likes this wine: 91 Points
Peak, great balance and depth. Enjoy over next 3-4 years.
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4/17/2016 - Stevethebeav Likes this wine: 89 Points
decanted for an hour, needed more. Very slow to open up or just not a lot of depth. A very well balanced and structured wine with fine tannins and connection throughout. The fruit seems a bit lacking though and never really culminates in a memorable, strong finish. That said, it is enjoyable and will likely still get better with a few more months in the cellar...unfortunately, I have no more of this vintage.
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10/13/2015 - dpolivy wrote: 92 Points
Showing well now and likely to improve. Dark fruit, light toast, violets and spice on the nose. Rich and dense with a silky texture. Plum, blackberry, kirsch. Very fine tannins and a light streak of tartness on the finish. Nicely balanced. Looking forward to watching this evolve.
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6/15/2015 - uncle al Likes this wine: 90 Points
Good fruit and balance. Not as fruit forward as some Napa Cabs but very good with med. finish.
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4/3/2015 - MichielV wrote: 89 Points
steak dinner 2015. Was just OK. Maybe my palate was bit off. It was elegant but no oomph.
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11/29/2014 - MichielV wrote: 90 Points
Thanksgiving dinner. Good wine. The spice jumped out with the turkey (which was quite mildly prepared. Good nose of fruit and spice, on palate more spice but good structure. decent finish. Not the ideal combination. The Ridge Cali Cab was a lot milder and worked probably better with the meal. No regrets of having the turkey with cabs.
Drink now
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10/2/2014 - f22nickell wrote: 91 Points
Much better than first bottle, amazing what a year will add. Nose was very fragrant with dark cherries, molasses and slight hints of chocolate. The palate was tight, rich, complex and dry with flavors of dark cherry, smoke, licorice, spice and cocoa. Only real detractor was the finish; a bit short and a tad hollow.
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8/22/2014 - MichielV wrote: 91 Points
W braised venison. Loved this bottle. Very elegant bordeaux like. Great color, nose and palate. Nothing big but just very " on its own". Yummy
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3/14/2014 - 1964vintage wrote: 92 Points
Well hello, it's been a while. Took another 18 months in the cellar but was worth the wait. Coming into it's prime with great nose, cherry and dark fruits, plush mouth feel, and medium+ finish. With proper time in the bottle Abeja Cabs & Syrahs really come together.
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3/14/2014 - MTwinelover wrote: 92 Points
- Garnet color. Juicy texture with a medium finish.
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9/14/2013 - curtr Likes this wine:
Needs time to develop. Try again in 2015.
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9/1/2013 - f22nickell wrote: 88 Points
Popped cork and slow ox'd for four hours. Nose is still bound up tight, but hints of spice, vegetal,and floral notes. Taste of cherry and chocolate, nicely integrated with still some acid that I'm thinking will calm down with more time. On the creamy side, and just a tad too sweet. Medium to long finish that really holds on the tongue... I hope this improves. Right now it seems a bit "underwhelming," especially for this price point.
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8/13/2013 - Sourdough wrote: 94 Points
T Maccarone's in Walla Walla. Wonderful!
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6/30/2013 - iawcc wrote: 90 Points
Nice touch or oak with supple tannins. Little overpriced perhaps.
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6/15/2013 - curtr Likes this wine: 91 Points
Decanted 1 hour. Deep, early plateau, will improve with age.
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4/15/2013 - jaxpaj wrote: 92 Points
Nice traditional cabernet. Reminded me of 29s CRU. Moderate tannins, dark fruit, touches of dust and oak. I had 2 glasses of wine that night and woke with a headache, maybe it was a bad pillow at the hotel? Hopefully it isn't something to do with the wine.
I would try again if I find it in a wine store or if they ever drop the ridiculously high shipping rates.
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4/2/2013 - Coralspringscom wrote: 86 Points
Surprisingly sour taste. Maybe needs another year or two
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3/26/2013 - Sauvyfan Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nearly four hour decant to get anything on the nose. Black fruits begrudgingly emerged but so did the alcohol. Supple texture, very drinkable, long finish, uninteresting. My first shipment is not off to a great start. $45?, really. Makes Januik @ 30 look good.
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3/26/2013 - jhieb wrote: 90 Points
Dark berries with a hint of chocolate. Still a little tight, with moderate tannin; this may improve in a few years.
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3/25/2013 - 1964vintage wrote: 91 Points
Molly and John make great wine. Similar to previous notes of dark fruits, good acidity, balance, and finish. Consumed the last glass on day 6 and it was still tasty.
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2/1/2013 - mreinitz wrote: 91 Points
Rich and enjoyable, with dark berry fruit and currant flavors. Plenty of spicy oak on the midpalate, and a fairly long finish.
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11/24/2012 - 1964vintage wrote: 91 Points
Deep, dark fruits and color. A lot going on. Really nice. Has many years left in it.
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9/13/2012 - curtr wrote: 92 Points
Deep color, inky, great balance. My style.
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9/2/2012 - Coralspringscom wrote:
nice deep cab. hint of cocoa . black berry...
some tannin. will be great in a couple of years.
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8/10/2012 - bjamesclark wrote: 90 Points
Deep and dark red, showing medium concentration and intensity.
Aromas of blackberry, currant, and wild red berries are intertwined with notes of hot rock, earth, and wood. as the wine evolves in the glass it picks up toasty oak, dried meats, spice and floral notes of roses.
The palate is light on its feet while retaining its body. Balanced with finesse, acidity and tannins work in harmony together, while flavors follow through to deliver, plum, cherry and currant with a touch of dried blueberries. Wood, rock, and a soft pink peppercorn presence round out the palate that finishes, moderately and with a hint of cocoa powder.
Not overdone. Serious finesse to this wine
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