2016 K Vintners The Creator

Community Tasting Notes (48) Avg Score: 91.9 points

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  3/17/2024 - ogres3 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  New world, big and brash, somewhat disjointed. A small swig the following night was not very good, so not sure it will age well.

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  3/16/2024 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 84 Points

  2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Event (Minneapolis, MN): So of course I suggest bring the 2016 woodward old vines but this is what was brought instead. What a weird and none quality K wine and I am usually a big supporter and fan. Dill? When was the last time you got dill on a wine outside of Rioja? Black olives, pepper and dark fruits. This had almost no Cabernet character and it is 80% Cabernet/20% Syrah. If it was labeled a Syrah I probably would have given it a few more points. Also a bit of heat and no way this is 13.5% alcohol. Easy pass!!!
  Also why I love cellar tracker as I had this at the tasting room in 2020 and nothing like this experience.

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  11/19/2023 - galewskj wrote: 92 Points

  Decanted 30 minutes. The fruit is in check with acid that almost makes me wonder if its volatile. But I think its more vegetal in nature with olives and anise along with beef blood and smoked meats. This was not as heavy as I thought it would be. We thought the stated 13.5% alcohol was too low compared to how it affected us. I don't drink many Charles Smith wines or Washington in general, so a 80/20 cabernet/syrah from Charles Smith is out in left field for me, but I don't regret buying these and will enjoy my 2nd bottle in a year or two.

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  10/23/2023 - mojotojo Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Excellent Syrah:Cab blend (20:80) from K that is outstanding and is drinking nicely right now. Still a powerhouse, but rounding into its own. Dark ruby red with cassis and blackberry, salami, raw beef, olive tapenade, spices and some mocha on the finish. Very minerally with extensive tannins that can soften for another 3-4 years. It came alive after a 30 minute decant and was drinking equally well the following day. Good juice!

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  10/22/2023 - Noel's Cellar Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This is a delicious wine. Pomegranate followed by pepper and cedar on the palate with a nice, long finish.

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