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2016 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus
4/13/2024 - cab blends Likes this wine: 95 Points
NOT blind
Decanted for 4 hours.
Light nose - deep rich velvety red in color. I was surprised the nose is so restrained.
Light medium rounded body with oak and tannins but acidity to last in the finish.
Long finish with furry tannins. This can last for a few years. I am not sure if it will more rounded as the acidity seems to be more powerful than the body. I hope that is not true and will revisit this wine in 2025 and see how it evolves. The finish is reminiscent of an older light Bond (Vecina 2009?)
Dark fruits and mid to end palate is enticing. 95-
HL 2 FD 2 Fin 2
NBuy
Post writing the initial note, I have now read my last note (2020) and interesting to see the progression. It seems to have mellowed (with respect to the acidity in the back end and the red fruits have become darker - otherwise consistent.
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2006 Cameron Hughes Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Collection Napa Valley
4/6/2024 - cab blends wrote: 91 Points
NOT blind.
This improved with time. After an hour the tannins came through nicely. 8/10
Light fruit with some bark and lightly woody.
Looks like a definite improvement on my previous bottle.
HL 4. Fd 4
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2015 Holden Manz Big G
4/3/2024 - cab blends Likes this wine: 92 Points
NOT blind
Has this at the country club. This is a big (but not overly extracted) Bordeaux blend. Nice powerful (not overpowering) tannins and fruit to match. Again not overtly Napa style fruity.
The varietals come through and bring nuance and complexity to an extemely well priced wine by US standards. (approx $50 retail I believe)
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