Decanted briefly. Fantastic St. Helena Cab with beautifully textured and balanced body, blackcurrant, buoyant acid, and lightly charred earth. Showing very well now.
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A stunner. Some blackberry preserves on the nose, along with menthol that became more prominent as it warmed up to room temperature. On the palate, silky smooth, with no bite of tannins or alcohol. Blackberries, cocoa, and some coffee, all in balance. This may last another 5-10 years but I have a hard time imagining it improving over where it is now.
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Really well made, big wine. Fully open for business, but still too much going on. Needs a few more years to mellow out and gain additional structure. Not disappointing to open now, but will get much better if you can wait.
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8/15/2023 - michigan dogs Likes this wine: 95 Points
Still vibrant, big dark fruit, balanced
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10/22/2022 - Quiet Lion Likes this wine: 96 Points
Decanted briefly. Fantastic St. Helena Cab with beautifully textured and balanced body, blackcurrant, buoyant acid, and lightly charred earth. Showing very well now.
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9/9/2022 - Crunge Likes this wine: 96 Points
A stunner. Some blackberry preserves on the nose, along with menthol that became more prominent as it warmed up to room temperature. On the palate, silky smooth, with no bite of tannins or alcohol. Blackberries, cocoa, and some coffee, all in balance. This may last another 5-10 years but I have a hard time imagining it improving over where it is now.
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11/8/2021 - cavedivr Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really well made, big wine. Fully open for business, but still too much going on. Needs a few more years to mellow out and gain additional structure. Not disappointing to open now, but will get much better if you can wait.
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7/31/2020 - michigan dogs Likes this wine: 95 Points
was dramatically better the 2nd day , decant for a wonderful experience.
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