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2012 Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Kashmir Cuvee Moon Mountain District

3/24/2023 - Bob23 Likes this wine:

95 points

Freaking delicious.

Bob23 commented:

10/24/23, 6:34 AM - As I recall, I gave it an hour or two of air, but it was pretty good from the jump. That said, it did improve some over time - a little of the alcohol blew off.

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2017 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Tanbark Hill Spring Mountain District

8/16/2023 - Bob23 Likes this wine:

92 points

This has aged nicely, and settled down. The alcohol which was predominant when this was younger has receded nicely. It's still riper than the flagship, and lacking in some of the nuance, but it's a tasty and well-proportioned American cab with good dark fruit, and integrated oak and tannins.

Bob23 commented:

10/18/23, 6:43 AM - The mailing list price for this in the US was $60/bottle.

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2013 La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain

9/23/2023 - Bob23 Likes this wine:

95 points

An excellent bottle of mountain Napa cab - lots of sediment, so definitely decant. Great structure (distinct without being overwhelming) and rich but not jammy dark fruit, a serious bottle.

Bob23 commented:

9/25/23, 4:55 AM - We were drinking from a magnum, which we decanted and gave about an hour of air. This bottle has got plenty of life left, but it's in a good window right now.

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2016 Kanonkop Paul Sauer Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend

9/20/2022 - Jd6725 Likes this wine:

92 points

Clearly a well made wine. Starting to like this region. Held up next to some aged Bordeaux. Definite room for improvement. Lean but not thin. Medium length finish. Good acidity and fruit. Could gain a little weight.

Bob23 commented:

10/13/22, 6:48 PM - Well said in full.

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2013 Bevan Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Tin Box Vineyard Oakville

10/22/2021 - Bob23 Likes this wine:

95 points

It’s shed most of the Bevan baby fat, and oh my it’s a lovely adolescent. Big but not overwhelming fruit, nice acidity and balance. Delicious.

Bob23 commented:

10/23/21, 11:18 AM - I opened and decanted it about 2 hours before we drank it, but it was pretty good to go close to when I opened it (couldn't resist a taste).

And Go Dawgs! :)
Bob23 commented:

10/23/21, 12:43 PM - From your lips (keystrokes?) to God's ears...
Bob23 commented:

1/15/22, 11:11 AM - Thank you! It's been a while - I wasn't old enough to be allowed to stay up and watch the game the last time the trophy came home to Athens... be well!

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2017 Myriad Cellars Sémillon McGah Family Vineyard Rutherford

9/11/2020 - Bob23 wrote:

89 points

A little flabby yet. Starts nicely, but unfocused on the finish.

Bob23 commented:

9/12/20, 5:47 AM - I don't know. It didn't on day 2 of being open. But i've got another bottle, and am not giving up on it yet.

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2013 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese

6/28/2020 - Bob23 Likes this wine:

92 points

Opened up nicely with an hour or so of air. Deep dark cherries, leather, wonderful depth and saturation. Will likely rate higher in a couple of years.

Bob23 commented:

6/28/20, 7:15 PM - Technical difficulties. I blame others, of course. I think it's a 92 or so now, likely a 94-95 if it keeps developing. Really lovely.

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2012 Cabaud Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Mon Hommage St. Helena

7/21/2017 - Bob23 Likes this wine:

93 points

Really lovely, and built for longer aging. Glorious dark blue fruit, nice acidity, and healthy structure. Will wait another couple of years to drink bottle 2, but it'll be hard cause this rocked today.

Bob23 commented:

10/3/17, 10:29 AM - Yes, I think this is worth the $$$, particularly if you can get it for under $90 on Last Bottle (which is where mine came from).

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