Amazing complexity of this beauty. I prepared 16’ la Conseillante and Impensata for this side by side tasting. There were two winners. La Conseillante showed a more smoky, cedary, and taste of graphite. It was like an old man, who takes a long walk with me, tells me tons of stories calm and elegantly. On the other hand, Impensata was still fruity but the undertone had mineral, cedar, a touch of acid, and licorice, which indicated a bright future ahead. It’s like an royal prodigy. It is already so good now, and it will get better and better in a few years later. I won’t touch it at least 5 years. Let time do the magic!
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This was the first time to taste Cab from Herb Lamb. The wine was still young, but the balance was amazing. On the palate, it was extremely silky. Cassis, smokiness, mineral, and licorice harmonized together and composed an on and on and on finish. If the nose can be more vibrant, the sore will be 1-2 points more. So good now why wait! Cheers!
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The wine was still young. However, it was good enough to enjoy now. The balance was great. The nose was quite energetic with blue fruits, graphite, cocoa, and cedar. On the palate, a hint of sweetness helped me to enjoy this wine at this young stage. The body was not too complex, but it had a fairly good lasting. Drink now or enjoy it 5 years later.
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2019 Impensata Merlot Ecotone Vineyard
1/6/2024 - RyanWu Likes this wine: 96 Points
Amazing complexity of this beauty. I prepared 16’ la Conseillante and Impensata for this side by side tasting. There were two winners. La Conseillante showed a more smoky, cedary, and taste of graphite. It was like an old man, who takes a long walk with me, tells me tons of stories calm and elegantly. On the other hand, Impensata was still fruity but the undertone had mineral, cedar, a touch of acid, and licorice, which indicated a bright future ahead. It’s like an royal prodigy. It is already so good now, and it will get better and better in a few years later. I won’t touch it at least 5 years. Let time do the magic!
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2016 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard
10/6/2023 - RyanWu Likes this wine: 96 Points
This was the first time to taste Cab from Herb Lamb. The wine was still young, but the balance was amazing. On the palate, it was extremely silky. Cassis, smokiness, mineral, and licorice harmonized together and composed an on and on and on finish. If the nose can be more vibrant, the sore will be 1-2 points more. So good now why wait! Cheers!
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2018 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
9/18/2023 - RyanWu Likes this wine: 93 Points
The wine was still young. However, it was good enough to enjoy now. The balance was great. The nose was quite energetic with blue fruits, graphite, cocoa, and cedar. On the palate, a hint of sweetness helped me to enjoy this wine at this young stage. The body was not too complex, but it had a fairly good lasting. Drink now or enjoy it 5 years later.
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