Clean, transparent rim, deep opaque core. Garnet, ruby color. No sign of bricking yet.
Aromatics is of fresh cassis, red cherry, slightly minty. Uplifting.
Palate is dense but round. Quite evolved with no harsh tannin. Noticeable unintegrated oaky profile: vanilla bean, charred wood, burnt butter. Lots of fruit but fresh. Wild strawberry, cassis, red currant, licorice. Finish is long but slightly more oak-infused notes than one would have liked.
This is actually quite classic despite what I described regarding the barrel-derived residual characters. It's pure and fresh. No creaminess or heaviness typically associated with modern Napa cab. However, I doubt that the oak will completely integrated here, otherwise this would have merited much higher score. 90.
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4/28/2021 - NarunP wrote: 90 Points
Unknown blend (most likely 100% Cabernet Sauvignon)
Clean, transparent rim, deep opaque core. Garnet, ruby color. No sign of bricking yet.
Aromatics is of fresh cassis, red cherry, slightly minty. Uplifting.
Palate is dense but round. Quite evolved with no harsh tannin. Noticeable unintegrated oaky profile: vanilla bean, charred wood, burnt butter. Lots of fruit but fresh. Wild strawberry, cassis, red currant, licorice. Finish is long but slightly more oak-infused notes than one would have liked.
This is actually quite classic despite what I described regarding the barrel-derived residual characters. It's pure and fresh. No creaminess or heaviness typically associated with modern Napa cab. However, I doubt that the oak will completely integrated here, otherwise this would have merited much higher score. 90.
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2/16/2018 - JasonWino wrote: 92 Points
Decanted for an hour.
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1/14/2017 - dpolzien Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still drinking very well.
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3/20/2016 - redz wrote: 91 Points
drinking great, short decant, lush fruit
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6/5/2015 - davewr Likes this wine: 86 Points
Good but without much depth.
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