100% cab aged 27 months in new French Oak. 14.7% ABV. I let it breathe for 2 hours then drank over 2.5. If you don't have a couple of hours to let this one breathe you'll be disappointed. Started life at hour 1.5 as a medium weight cab with a drying finish. Really evolved. Polished/velvety tannins throughout, but the length and juice of the finish gains over time. A subtle cab that is light on the tongue and not overly ripe.
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Drank the 2005 and the 2007 Venge Family Reserves side by side with beefy seasoned steaks. Both pours had a rich, deep color, nose, and complexity, but the 2007 had a surprisingly elegant finish.
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6/7/2020 - Jgembis wrote:
First week at Merrill Mackinac. House under construction, C19, Protests and rioting.
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11/17/2019 - mdvillaverde Likes this wine: 95 Points
100% cab aged 27 months in new French Oak. 14.7% ABV. I let it breathe for 2 hours then drank over 2.5. If you don't have a couple of hours to let this one breathe you'll be disappointed. Started life at hour 1.5 as a medium weight cab with a drying finish. Really evolved. Polished/velvety tannins throughout, but the length and juice of the finish gains over time. A subtle cab that is light on the tongue and not overly ripe.
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9/18/2016 - yellowbird Likes this wine:
Drank the 2005 and the 2007 Venge Family Reserves side by side with beefy seasoned steaks. Both pours had a rich, deep color, nose, and complexity, but the 2007 had a surprisingly elegant finish.
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7/4/2015 - dvortex Likes this wine: 96 Points
Smooth, fruity and flavorful.
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7/4/2015 - mkmast wrote: 95 Points
One of the best cabs I have tasted. Pretty refined. I'll leave the others for a while as I think they will age well.
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