Muted nose and palate upon opening, so decanted for 3 hrs.
Paired with grilled salt-rubbed ribeye steaks. Ripe, bold, viscous, and good heat. Aromas and flavors of black cherries, blueberries, cola, vanilla, and black tea. Velvety, well-integrated tannins that still provide good structure. Perhaps a bit round.
Wasn't sure about the score upon pnp'ing, but I suggest airing out the wine a bit, as it worked for me regarding coaxing out the flavors. Juicy, strong fruit, a great textbook Napa cab for the pricepoint. Drink now through 2027.
91 pts for me.
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This is a really nice Napa Cab. The tannins are well-integrated. There is plenty of dark fruit. Close to seamless texture. Medium to full body. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this wine.
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3/30/2024 - biggkahuna wrote: 91 Points
Muted nose and palate upon opening, so decanted for 3 hrs.
Paired with grilled salt-rubbed ribeye steaks. Ripe, bold, viscous, and good heat. Aromas and flavors of black cherries, blueberries, cola, vanilla, and black tea. Velvety, well-integrated tannins that still provide good structure. Perhaps a bit round.
Wasn't sure about the score upon pnp'ing, but I suggest airing out the wine a bit, as it worked for me regarding coaxing out the flavors. Juicy, strong fruit, a great textbook Napa cab for the pricepoint. Drink now through 2027.
91 pts for me.
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11/10/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
So big and hot and heavy.
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10/31/2023 - IndyTom Likes this wine: 91 Points
This is a really nice Napa Cab. The tannins are well-integrated. There is plenty of dark fruit. Close to seamless texture. Medium to full body. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this wine.
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7/30/2023 - travelme Likes this wine: 90 Points
Another great 375 from Buena Vista. Better than my last bottle. Will look to finish off my last three soon.
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3/1/2023 - davidandrose Likes this wine: 89 Points
Last of my lot of half bottles and no different from the rest. Fairly simple but enjoyable and a solid qpr.
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