Intended to decant 2 hrs, but checked in at 30 min, and this was already singing. Black cherry, hint of blood iron, graphite, blueberry, red cherry, definitely eastern Oakville. Touch of bramble, mint, and bubble gum. Juicy but not intense. Medium body/color but seemingly viscous, but not inky. Tannins are subtle but complimentary in context.
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Beautiful fruit forward nose of plum and blueberry. 30 minute decant and was ready to go. Very fresh on the palate-- harmonious balance of fruit with the acid and tannins. Dash of earthiness which added to complexity. The balance was reminiscent of a high quality To Kalon. Napa at its finest! Perfectly complemented Prime Rib dinner. Tasted against a 1996 Leoville Las Cases (tad past its prime) and most preferred the 575 OVX.
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3/10/2024 - DfwCabLover Likes this wine: 96 Points
Great bottle of wine. Had a bit of fruit but it’s really well balanced.
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2/7/2020 - Geaux Tigers Likes this wine: 96 Points
Intended to decant 2 hrs, but checked in at 30 min, and this was already singing. Black cherry, hint of blood iron, graphite, blueberry, red cherry, definitely eastern Oakville. Touch of bramble, mint, and bubble gum. Juicy but not intense. Medium body/color but seemingly viscous, but not inky. Tannins are subtle but complimentary in context.
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10/11/2019 - FogCitySF Likes this wine: 97 Points
Beautiful fruit forward nose of plum and blueberry. 30 minute decant and was ready to go. Very fresh on the palate-- harmonious balance of fruit with the acid and tannins. Dash of earthiness which added to complexity. The balance was reminiscent of a high quality To Kalon. Napa at its finest! Perfectly complemented Prime Rib dinner. Tasted against a 1996 Leoville Las Cases (tad past its prime) and most preferred the 575 OVX.
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5/9/2019 - rylanreynolds wrote: 95 Points
Drinking beautifully right now and a testament to the vintage and valley floor fruit from the AVA of Oakville. Silky smooth tannins.
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5/30/2018 - bonedoc wrote: 91 Points
Decanted and drank over 2 hours w grilled steak. Brambly fruit, medium body, reminds me of a Howell mtn cab.
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