More earthiness that your typical Napa, which is why I like it as much as I do. Cherries and dark fruit on the fore, followed by crushed fall leaves and clay with vanilla on the finish.
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Echoing others, good QPR, solid cabernet if somewhat over oaked. Dark plum purple color, opaque, nice berried nose, cassis, oak, spice and dark cocoa envelop a rich and extracted wine. I enjoyed the 2014 better: it seemed a far more refined, layered and silky wine. This wine may very well develop over time, long decant or lay it down for several more years.
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PnP, enjoyed over a few hours. Long legs, red and black berries on the palate, oaky nose. Good attack and midpalate, finish gets a bit woody and unpleasant. Decent QPR and will keep an eye out to try again.
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Well integrated oak. Very nice dark ruby color. Thought nose was muted a bit. Also was expecting more intensity of fruit. Just like the previous notes state. This needs 2-4 years minimum to lay down. Decent now but see it's potential. 90-91
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Tasted at California tasting at Total Wine in Towson, Maryland on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Very nice wine. Opens up beautiful Big and bold. 15.8% alcohol. $52.99
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This is an outstanding bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vintage. It tastes like ripe, pristine Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, red roses, and cassis. Plush and broad in the mouth without being overdone. Bravo! I taste Napa Valley Cabernet for a living and this is one of the best 2013s I have tried.
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4/11/2022 - bcahlbrandt Likes this wine: 93 Points
More earthiness that your typical Napa, which is why I like it as much as I do. Cherries and dark fruit on the fore, followed by crushed fall leaves and clay with vanilla on the finish.
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1/31/2020 - dclaggett Likes this wine: 92 Points
Echoing others, good QPR, solid cabernet if somewhat over oaked. Dark plum purple color, opaque, nice berried nose, cassis, oak, spice and dark cocoa envelop a rich and extracted wine. I enjoyed the 2014 better: it seemed a far more refined, layered and silky wine. This wine may very well develop over time, long decant or lay it down for several more years.
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2/27/2019 - nickgorski wrote:
PnP, enjoyed over a few hours. Long legs, red and black berries on the palate, oaky nose. Good attack and midpalate, finish gets a bit woody and unpleasant. Decent QPR and will keep an eye out to try again.
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8/4/2018 - R.Jos.Valent wrote: 91 Points
Well integrated oak. Very nice dark ruby color. Thought nose was muted a bit. Also was expecting more intensity of fruit. Just like the previous notes state. This needs 2-4 years minimum to lay down. Decent now but see it's potential. 90-91
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7/27/2018 - RobertoG wrote: 90 Points
Strong tannins. Blackberry nose. Quintessential Napa cab for decent price.
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4/14/2018 - joseph120 wrote: flawed
Corked. Top of cork was showing purple. Nose and taste very off. Total Wine, to their credit, allowed a refund.
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1/4/2018 - srhall1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Tasty. Can’t remember where I bought it from or when
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7/31/2017 - jaxpaj wrote: 93 Points
Very good QPR. Nice traditional Napa cab.
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2/9/2017 - cltean Likes this wine: 92 Points
Tasted at California tasting at Total Wine in Towson, Maryland on Thursday, February 9, 2017. Very nice wine. Opens up beautiful Big and bold. 15.8% alcohol. $52.99
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12/7/2016 - cpoulos Likes this wine: 95 Points
This is an outstanding bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon from a great vintage. It tastes like ripe, pristine Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, red roses, and cassis. Plush and broad in the mouth without being overdone. Bravo! I taste Napa Valley Cabernet for a living and this is one of the best 2013s I have tried.
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