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Red
2013 William Cole Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Small Lot Series
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oakville
Community Tasting Notes 2
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Geaux Tigers Does not like this wine: 89 points
September 16, 2021 - 2 & 1/2 hour decant
On the nose charred embers,fresh plums, wet river rock, purple fruit and flower notes
On the palate muted and hollow with a slight brandy component, frankly a complete mismatch with a nose. WTF ?
The oak has completely integrated but still a few chewy tannins holding this back
92 on the nose 86 on the palate
With more time it shutdown more. Not sure if the lunar calendar got me, I decanted too long or this was just an off bottle. Disappointing would be an understatement. Try again in 2025 -
ageverett Likes this wine: 96 points
February 27, 2020 - Slow ox for two hours. Also had a 2016 MacDonald and a 2015 Scarecrow open.
This certainly stood toe to toe with some giants on this evening. I was very impressed. Black and dark purple fruit. Gravel. Long, lingering finish.
We polished off most of this before dinner. It was plenty approachable after the 2 hour slow ox.1 person found this helpful Comment
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2013
- Type Red
- Producer William Cole Vineyards
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Small Lot Series
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oakville
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 150 (81%)
- Consumed 34 (18%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
50% Like It 2 votes
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- ProducerWilliam Cole Vineyards
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationOakville
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