Community Tasting Note
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Everything Ahead wrote: 89 points
February 9, 2023 - Double decanted, followed over 3 nights.
This was not as impressive as the 2018 vintage to my palate.
Still, a lot of (very modern!) Bordeaux for the money. Just a bit overblown on the oak and alcohol dept for me, not enough so it is as unbalanced as the '19 Capbern tasted recently, but missing depth and complexity for sure. Hopefully with 5-10 years it can become more integrated. If you like big, hearty CA wines, add several points ..1 person found this helpful 4,323 views
3 Comments
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wineotim commented:
2/10/23, 4:15 PM - That's a coincidence, I just bought the last two wines you've reviewed. I'll probably score both higher.
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Everything Ahead commented:
2/11/23, 8:59 AM - Honestly I could imagine this being scored a point or two higher, but I have been on more of a "balance" kick lately, and this (and more so the 19 Capbern) didn't have that quality going on (oak and alcohol out of equilibrium with rest of wine). But this wine has a lot of hedonistic pleasure to give. I preferred the 18 vintage by a good bit. Cheers!
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Stoic Warrior commented:
6/4/23, 12:50 PM - Disappointing to read this note EA, as I bought the '19 Capbern and was considering this just now. No, Napa cab jam on toast is not my thing, but your note on this gives me cause for pause. Will consider further ...