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• HowellMountainCru Likes this wine: 97 points

  December 18, 2021 - Slow oxed for 8 hours and decanted and drank over 3 hours. Initially still slightly closed but truly blossomed after several hours of decanting. Dark fruited with a beautiful fragrant nose this was the star of the evening for me and an easy 97. HMC

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• Mark1npt Likes this wine: 96 points

  December 17, 2021 - Brought to the tasting by HMC.....slow ox'd x8 hours then decanted for 2+ more and it improved considerably as the night went on. To me this probably ended up being the WOTN. It was dark, rich fruit with a beautiful nose. Integration and depth of fruit is key with this one. Close to a 97 by the end of the night. Thanks, Jimbo!

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• Mark1npt Likes this wine: 94 points

  June 20, 2021 - Informal notes at Vine Vault mega tasting 33 wines in all......all wines open 60-90 min by time they were consumed. Most were slow ox'd in bottle, some were double splash decanted, a few were straight decanted.
  
  As good as the '17 but for different reasons. Loads of cassis, a hint of well integrated factors. A welcome break from all the young '17s and '18s from this evening. Still, the price point scares me off buying. I can find many others at half this cost that deliver this experience.

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• AGELVIS Likes this wine: 94 points

  June 19, 2021 - One hour slow ox (needed a true decant). Deep dark garnet magenta color. Chocolate, violet, and cassis on the nose. Dry, satiny palate, with nice, subtly chalky acidity. Firm, full tannins on the long finish.

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• N.Bonaparte wrote: 93 points

  May 22, 2021 - 4 hour decant- similar review to my last one. Massive wine that is still in its infancy and requires a very long decant. Overall well balanced with a nice finish that is best enjoyed with hearty food. Should reach its prime in another 3-5 years and last for a long time.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Roy Estate
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley
• UPC Codes 040232462979, 451150707507, 451968837502

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• In Cellars 422 (62%)
• Consumed 256 (38%)

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