Not quite as good as last bottle 18 months ago, seems to have lost a bit of complexity. Still a very solid wine that likely needs a few years more cellar time.
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Vibrant yet Supple Cab - rich fruit - Black Currant & Cocoa with hint of Oak. Super well balanced with ripe Tannins. Velvety long finish with Blackberry and a touch of Graphite that keeps the taste buds wanting more. Another Melka winner
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Decanted, immediately returned the bottle, and followed over the course of an hour. The fifth or sixth wine of the evening.
Earthy notes on the nose.after the prior quick decant, I’m shocked how much this has softened up. Really nice balance of structure and ripe, blue band red fruit. I’m impressed with this wine approachability at such a young age. Good through 2026A-*
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Medium body with lots of ripe, dark fruit. Still on the young side, quite acidic and in need of more cellar time as it was a bit hot and overpowering. Appears to be a wine that will get 1-2 points better with age.
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Light to medium body, bright cherry, a little smokiness, and a lot of alcohol. Pales when compared to the '13 or '14 (not sure why but I seemed to have missed the '15).
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Hot, over ripe, massively oaked. I tasted it to say I did (a full 3-4oz) and it did nothing for me. Some notes of leather and berry jam. Hard pass. Don’t see it doing anything worthwhile in the future. Drink up.
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Medium/full-bodied, dark in color and already expressive, the wine is balanced, round, forward and polished, with a core of ripe, sweet blackberries, licorice, smoke, espresso and earthy nuances. You can drink this for its upfront fruit, or age it 5-7 years for more earthy characteristics.
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Slightly lighter style but good length and strong expression of Napa Cabernet. Berries, finished slightly sweet, good acid and subtle tannins. Will age for 5yrs but good to drink now with 1HR decant.
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7/31/2022 - TXRDW wrote: 91 Points
Not quite as good as last bottle 18 months ago, seems to have lost a bit of complexity. Still a very solid wine that likely needs a few years more cellar time.
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6/24/2022 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine: 95 Points
Vibrant yet Supple Cab - rich fruit - Black Currant & Cocoa with hint of Oak. Super well balanced with ripe Tannins. Velvety long finish with Blackberry and a touch of Graphite that keeps the taste buds wanting more. Another Melka winner
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1/6/2022 - $Rice wrote: 87 Points
Too tanned for me
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6/4/2021 - davidandrose Likes this wine: 93 Points
Decanted, immediately returned the bottle, and followed over the course of an hour. The fifth or sixth wine of the evening.
Earthy notes on the nose.after the prior quick decant, I’m shocked how much this has softened up. Really nice balance of structure and ripe, blue band red fruit. I’m impressed with this wine approachability at such a young age. Good through 2026A-*
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3/25/2021 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 95 Points
Very smooth, drinking well
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2/7/2021 - TXRDW wrote: 92 Points
Medium body with lots of ripe, dark fruit. Still on the young side, quite acidic and in need of more cellar time as it was a bit hot and overpowering. Appears to be a wine that will get 1-2 points better with age.
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10/29/2020 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 94 Points
Blueberry, bing cherry, cedar, leather.
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4/24/2020 - OG-Wino wrote: 90 Points
Light to medium body, bright cherry, a little smokiness, and a lot of alcohol. Pales when compared to the '13 or '14 (not sure why but I seemed to have missed the '15).
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3/29/2020 - Order66 Does not like this wine: 78 Points
Hot, over ripe, massively oaked. I tasted it to say I did (a full 3-4oz) and it did nothing for me. Some notes of leather and berry jam. Hard pass. Don’t see it doing anything worthwhile in the future. Drink up.
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12/14/2019 - Jeff Leve wrote: 92 Points
Medium/full-bodied, dark in color and already expressive, the wine is balanced, round, forward and polished, with a core of ripe, sweet blackberries, licorice, smoke, espresso and earthy nuances. You can drink this for its upfront fruit, or age it 5-7 years for more earthy characteristics.
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9/1/2019 - YankeeRobio Likes this wine: 95 Points
Subtle, red and blue fruit, leather
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5/15/2019 - dclaggett Likes this wine: 92 Points
Slightly lighter style but good length and strong expression of Napa Cabernet. Berries, finished slightly sweet, good acid and subtle tannins. Will age for 5yrs but good to drink now with 1HR decant.
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