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2013 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

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  • California
  • Napa Valley

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  • Jay Hack Likes this wine: 92 points

    January 6, 2022 - Forgive me, for I have sinned. I killed an infant today. KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS! MAYBE 10. Decanted at about 6:30 and followed for about 4-1/2 hours. At first, the wood treatment was too strong, although the other flavors held a Forman versus Lyle knock down drag out punch fest to see who was stronger. At first, the oak was winning, with basic wood flavors, coffee and chocolate. After a while, the fruit took the lead and the nose developed a floral component with a tiny whiff of what they add for aroma in fancy nail polish - but no petro-chemical overtones. There is spice component, still fierce tannins, and I think the acid level is a bit above average. I have asked Will for a tech sheet and will report back.

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3 Comments

  • wineheadGA commented:

    3/11/22, 8:01 PM - Excellent writing!

  • bomba503 commented:

    8/27/22, 6:49 PM - Read your note Jay. Put it back in cellar. We’ll open something else. Thx

  • *Vine* commented:

    10/17/23, 3:32 PM - I should have looked at your TN before opening, my experience tonight has basically mirrored everything you note except for less volatiles and the oak seemed more integrated; regardless, this clearly needs more time and now I'm scared to check in on the SVDs...

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