2016 Kinsella Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Heirloom Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
Community Tasting Note
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TastesGoodToMe Likes this wine: 96 points
August 7, 2022 - 4 great wines with friends:
- 2019 Myridad Empyrean (97)
- 2016 Kinsella Heirloom (96)
- 2018 Kamen (95)
- 2018 Lewis (95)
I love everything about this wine. Right in my wheelhouse. Unfortunately my last of this vintage. Signature TRB style here.1 person found this helpful 1,553 views
3 Comments
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Badmonkey commented:
8/9/22, 4:18 PM - Nice note. I’m jealous - quite a line-up. I’m surprised the 2019 Empyrean showed so well at this youthful stage.
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TastesGoodToMe commented:
8/11/22, 4:24 PM - The 2019s have been kicking ass from the start (at least to me and my preferences). So I decided to try the Empyrean and it was no exception. Hopefully we do not witness a period of the '19s shutting down at some point like many of the '18s have.
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Badmonkey commented:
8/11/22, 5:33 PM - From my limited experience with the 2019 vintage so far, I thought they were drinking quite well really early and kind of shutdown. However, I love how they are drinking on day two and three but I can’t speak for the 2019 Empyrean. Take care.