This is a beautiful expression of Napa Cabernet. The tannins are ripe, smooth and integrated. The color is holding at a deep ruby. The palate is packed full of ripe but restrained black fruit, sweet tobacco and cinnamon, and is in great balance. Completes with a long, smooth finish. Drinking very nicely right now.
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Took hours to open up. When it did, it was dark fruited, velvety with with good balance. Some chocolate and chalky minerals but not too complex. Was lighter bodied than expected. More bordeaux like than typical Napa.
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Didn't do this any favors with PnP and slightly chilled. As it warmed and got air it became very smooth, almost creamy and velvety. Some coffee and toffee notes on the palate and the nose. Black raspberry compote. Not much tannin or acidity present. Drink up.
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Excellent smooth cab with medium length finish. Mixture of dark red and black fruit -- cassis stood out. Nice tannin backbone that was completely integrated. Rather balanced for the amount of fruit. Substantial but not heavy mouthfeel. Always an excellent under the radar cab.
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9/7/2021 - JC Cab Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is a beautiful expression of Napa Cabernet. The tannins are ripe, smooth and integrated. The color is holding at a deep ruby. The palate is packed full of ripe but restrained black fruit, sweet tobacco and cinnamon, and is in great balance. Completes with a long, smooth finish. Drinking very nicely right now.
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4/24/2020 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Took hours to open up. When it did, it was dark fruited, velvety with with good balance. Some chocolate and chalky minerals but not too complex. Was lighter bodied than expected. More bordeaux like than typical Napa.
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11/9/2018 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Didn't do this any favors with PnP and slightly chilled. As it warmed and got air it became very smooth, almost creamy and velvety. Some coffee and toffee notes on the palate and the nose. Black raspberry compote. Not much tannin or acidity present. Drink up.
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7/22/2018 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 93 Points
Excellent smooth cab with medium length finish. Mixture of dark red and black fruit -- cassis stood out. Nice tannin backbone that was completely integrated. Rather balanced for the amount of fruit. Substantial but not heavy mouthfeel. Always an excellent under the radar cab.
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