I love this wine. Rich aromas on the nose of dark ripe fruit and aged oak. Flavors on the palate of blackberry, oak, earth, and a hint of leather. Enjoy!
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Lovely aromatics. Dark garnet in the glass. Dark fruit smoothie. Amazing flavors. Tannins are integrated with perfect acidity. Long luscious finish. Phenomenal wine. Outstanding.
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Nicely done CA cab. Full-fruited but balanced enough to not come off over-whelming. Oak was restrained, but the dose of vanilla was present to lend to a creamed fruit sensation. Benefits from aeration.
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A tough act to follow, drinking this after a 2014 Realm The Bard; this wine held its own and was comfortable and tasty but lacked the excitement of the Bard.
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A Napa dark-fruited bomb without enough structure to interest me. Perhaps my pallet has shifted away from this style. Purchased from Last Bottle Wines for $99. Very poor value at this price point. Will open my remaining bottle for my mid 20’s daughters. They will love it.
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As I wrote previously, a solid cab with a herbal finish. Showing blueberry, cassis, black pepper with definite tannins present. Medium to high acidity. Decent. Not a great QPR.
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The 2014 Keever Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon reminds me a lot of why I love to drink wines from the Yountville AVA. This is an incredibly sexy, medium-to-full Napa Valley cabernet with expressive, perfumed, black and red fruits. Like most 2014s, this is not ready to drink on popping the cork, but the tannins in this wine become soft and velvety with a 6 hour decant.
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A solid cab with a herbal finish. Showing blueberry, cassis, black pepper with definite tannins present. Medium to high acidity. Decent. Not sure worth the price.
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This was good, but not $140 good. The dominant flavors were chocolate, butter, and oak. It was on the fat side.
This was our only bottle of this wine, purchased at the winery. I don't know if it is representative of the vintage, but if it is, I'd say to those who possess bottles, to drink now, as it doesn't have the acidity for further aging. Realistically worth about $28, if purchased without the label.
With its stunning, complex nose, I had high expectations before drinking. I was ecstatic to find that this one did not disappoint. It doesn't try to blow you away with big fruit. Rather, it seduces you with even long movement that constantly keeps your attention as its subtly undulating waves of different flavors float to the top. On the dark side, other wines were consumed that evening and I can't remember its many flavor profiles. Fortunately I have a second bottle in the cellar to help me remember :P
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Truly exceptional. Strong on cassis, a bit of cocoa, well balanced. Not a "super big" Napa wine, more like a refined one that merits lingering over. Smoothness abounds on the palate. Drinking superbly now and likely will for some years yet.
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Absolutely killer, firing on all cylinders right now. Lush deep red and black fruits, polished mouthfeel, great finish. Really one of the better Cabs I've had all year.
Better than expected. Written more clearly, this was awesome. Purple and opaque. Full bodied. Dark red fruit, tobacco leaf, and rolling vanilla on the nose. The fruit erupts on the palate, dark chocolate sneaks in and then you get rolling dark fruit pops and slowly fades on the finish. Likely the highest score I’ve given to a wine. 5+13+18+9=95
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Knightsbridge Cabernet Tasting (Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe): Retailer tasting. Plum and lots of earth/clay, along with chocolate and plum. Big and tannic. Loads of dark fruit and chocolate. A big, plush wine that needs some time. 93+ pts.
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First pour at K Laz, all via coravin. Warm bouquet, very smooth across the palate, noticeable glycerin feel coating your mouth, plum and dark red cherry fruit is present. Leads into a smooth and soft finish. Overall nothing of substance, or overly memorable, though good value for the price.
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Opened last night at a dinner with friends- stood up to ‘08 Continuim, ‘12 Scarecrow and was slightly overshadowed by a ‘14 Bond St Eden. Overall phenomenal QPR.
Showing better on this tasting than previous. Given 6 hours after popping before pouring. Very expressive nose, with deep dark mocha and cassis. It covers the palate with a plush, velvet blanket, followed by voluptuous darker fruits and a healthy dose of cocoa. Oak influence kept in balance against fruit and a slight hint of acidity on the finish to keep things interesting. Silky tannins, long length. Even the alcohol is kept in check. Overall a knockout wine that falls in line with what Galloni described.
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4/6/2024 - TheoIV Likes this wine: 96 Points
I love this wine. Rich aromas on the nose of dark ripe fruit and aged oak. Flavors on the palate of blackberry, oak, earth, and a hint of leather. Enjoy!
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1/26/2024 - Tym4wine Likes this wine: 94 Points
Lovely aromatics. Dark garnet in the glass. Dark fruit smoothie. Amazing flavors. Tannins are integrated with perfect acidity. Long luscious finish. Phenomenal wine. Outstanding.
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8/11/2023 - sonodoc Likes this wine: 94 Points
Very smooth. Held up well against the earlier bottle of 2018 Realm Bard, but with less intense flavors.
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6/28/2023 - BadOyster wrote: 94 Points
Nicely done CA cab. Full-fruited but balanced enough to not come off over-whelming. Oak was restrained, but the dose of vanilla was present to lend to a creamed fruit sensation. Benefits from aeration.
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6/18/2022 - RTPorter Likes this wine: 94 Points
This was very good. Soft tannins w rich fruit, dark cherry. Good cabernet with a variety of foods. Everyone enjoyed it.
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3/13/2022 - sonodoc Likes this wine: 94 Points
Drinking very nicely. Nice red and black fruit flavors, smooth, soft tannins.
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11/2/2020 - sonodoc Likes this wine: 92 Points
A tough act to follow, drinking this after a 2014 Realm The Bard; this wine held its own and was comfortable and tasty but lacked the excitement of the Bard.
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10/10/2020 - Hypnos1 wrote:
A Napa dark-fruited bomb without enough structure to interest me. Perhaps my pallet has shifted away from this style. Purchased from Last Bottle Wines for $99. Very poor value at this price point. Will open my remaining bottle for my mid 20’s daughters. They will love it.
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10/7/2020 - greg@newsomehh.com Likes this wine: 93 Points
Great wine and great value
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6/11/2020 - Alfaro wrote: 91 Points
Still young, still developing, will age well!!
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5/29/2020 - ChopperWine Likes this wine: 92 Points
As I wrote previously, a solid cab with a herbal finish. Showing blueberry, cassis, black pepper with definite tannins present. Medium to high acidity. Decent. Not a great QPR.
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5/23/2020 - jimyeni wrote: 92 Points
On the darker side. Open and enjoyable but the price point felt too high
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4/15/2020 - jgreco Likes this wine: 93 Points
The 2014 Keever Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon reminds me a lot of why I love to drink wines from the Yountville AVA. This is an incredibly sexy, medium-to-full Napa Valley cabernet with expressive, perfumed, black and red fruits. Like most 2014s, this is not ready to drink on popping the cork, but the tannins in this wine become soft and velvety with a 6 hour decant.
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2/14/2020 - ChopperWine Likes this wine: 91 Points
A solid cab with a herbal finish. Showing blueberry, cassis, black pepper with definite tannins present. Medium to high acidity. Decent. Not sure worth the price.
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1/11/2020 - greg@newsomehh.com Likes this wine: 94 Points
An understated wine, decanted for two hours, brilliant
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9/1/2019 - Iceman611 wrote: 92 Points
Nicely concentrated, fruit forward style but decently structured. Perhaps the fruit would integrate a bit more in a year or so. I enjoyed very much.
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5/13/2019 - Syracusefan1 Likes this wine: 95 Points
That was a damn tasty wine. Haven’t had many better...
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2/14/2019 - Swaggering Beaunie wrote: 87 Points
This was good, but not $140 good. The dominant flavors were chocolate, butter, and oak. It was on the fat side.
This was our only bottle of this wine, purchased at the winery. I don't know if it is representative of the vintage, but if it is, I'd say to those who possess bottles, to drink now, as it doesn't have the acidity for further aging. Realistically worth about $28, if purchased without the label.
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2/12/2019 - greg@newsomehh.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drank well immediately and enjoyed with beef
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2/9/2019 - M57 Likes this wine: 94 Points
With its stunning, complex nose, I had high expectations before drinking. I was ecstatic to find that this one did not disappoint. It doesn't try to blow you away with big fruit. Rather, it seduces you with even long movement that constantly keeps your attention as its subtly undulating waves of different flavors float to the top. On the dark side, other wines were consumed that evening and I can't remember its many flavor profiles. Fortunately I have a second bottle in the cellar to help me remember :P
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1/30/2019 - greg@newsomehh.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
beautiful right out of the bottle, even better the next day
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1/21/2019 - whitejones Likes this wine: 96 Points
Truly exceptional. Strong on cassis, a bit of cocoa, well balanced. Not a "super big" Napa wine, more like a refined one that merits lingering over. Smoothness abounds on the palate. Drinking superbly now and likely will for some years yet.
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11/30/2018 - bluedogwine wrote: 95 Points
Absolutely killer, firing on all cylinders right now. Lush deep red and black fruits, polished mouthfeel, great finish. Really one of the better Cabs I've had all year.
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9/22/2018 - Delli Likes this wine: 95 Points
Better than expected. Written more clearly, this was awesome. Purple and opaque. Full bodied. Dark red fruit, tobacco leaf, and rolling vanilla on the nose. The fruit erupts on the palate, dark chocolate sneaks in and then you get rolling dark fruit pops and slowly fades on the finish. Likely the highest score I’ve given to a wine. 5+13+18+9=95
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9/8/2018 - AllRed wrote: 93 Points
Knightsbridge Cabernet Tasting (Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe): Retailer tasting. Plum and lots of earth/clay, along with chocolate and plum. Big and tannic. Loads of dark fruit and chocolate. A big, plush wine that needs some time. 93+ pts.
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8/13/2018 - J.S Likes this wine: 92 Points
First pour at K Laz, all via coravin.
Warm bouquet, very smooth across the palate, noticeable glycerin feel coating your mouth, plum and dark red cherry fruit is present. Leads into a smooth and soft finish. Overall nothing of substance, or overly memorable, though good value for the price.
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7/15/2018 - One Percenter wrote: 94 Points
Opened last night at a dinner with friends- stood up to ‘08 Continuim, ‘12 Scarecrow and was slightly overshadowed by a ‘14 Bond St Eden. Overall phenomenal QPR.
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4/28/2018 - rossnross wrote:
Delicious and ready to drink.
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10/27/2017 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Not as mineral laced as the 2012 Inspirado. A little toast and grill mark to the nose. Still rather a rather lean and mean perspective. Chewy.
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9/27/2017 - GTFreek wrote:
Goodness, this is good. Been a little while since I had a high end Napa. Tasted next to the 2013 and this is better.
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9/19/2017 - BadOyster wrote: 96 Points
Showing better on this tasting than previous. Given 6 hours after popping before pouring. Very expressive nose, with deep dark mocha and cassis. It covers the palate with a plush, velvet blanket, followed by voluptuous darker fruits and a healthy dose of cocoa. Oak influence kept in balance against fruit and a slight hint of acidity on the finish to keep things interesting. Silky tannins, long length. Even the alcohol is kept in check. Overall a knockout wine that falls in line with what Galloni described.
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6/15/2017 - ageverett Likes this wine: 94 Points
Tasted at 750 in St. Helena.
I love Celia's wines, and this was no different. Was my first time to try a Keever, and a very strong first impression.
Great balance here despite its youth, especially on the finish. Dark purple fruit and some lavendar. Touch of sweetness late. Very well composed.
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5/14/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 92 Points
BT - Interested in trying a younger one, solid CS
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