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• Whodiini Likes this wine: 92 points

  October 13, 2023 - Wine stored in a temperature and humidity controlled offsite cellar until a year ago, then stored in a temperature controlled home wine storage until tasting. I find that storage conditions make a big difference for aged wines esp delicate wines. Wine had a wonderful nose initially, cassis, oak, a bit of vanilla. Fruit still delicious, tannins receded, very balanced wine by now, oak fully integrated, and fairly soft by now, unlike powerhouse young Cabs. (Thats why one ages cabs). Did not taste any Rutherford "dust" anymore. Still, very enjoyable with a steak. More elegant than powerhouse cab. A bit surprised how well it aged. Most CH dont age that well beyond ~ 8 years. This was 13 years old and could have gone a few more years with good storage.

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• Oenecnist wrote:

  September 7, 2022 - Bought 2b for 15/b from CHW nine years ago; this is #1. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Dark purple; mature red fruit nose that follows on the palate with rich, jammy impression (perhaps reflecting age) and good mouthfeel. Better-than-average CHW Napa CS and probably worth its slightly higher price. Glad to have one more. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. Quality, price, age: Notable.

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• Colpete Likes this wine: 78 points

  November 29, 2017 - It was perfectly adequate. Initially "opened" with Coravin, and finishing it up with a solo dinner of roast beef sandwich. At that level, it's great. But I wouldn't serve it to company, unless I didn't like them very much.

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• megan_lynn wrote:

  August 29, 2016 - Great flavor, would drink again. Very smooth. A lot of black current. Not jammy.

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• Baw419 wrote: 87 points

  September 30, 2015 - Unremarkable

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2010
• Type Red
• Producer Cameron Hughes
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation Lot 345
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Rutherford
• UPC Code 845517003454

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• In Cellars 86 (20%)
• Consumed 352 (80%)

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