Community Tasting Notes 9

• EricLi wrote: 92 points

  October 3, 2020 - McCabe’s note is spot on. Did not decant. It was muted on the nose to start with somewhat watery taste, but gradually opened up and added more weight as the night went on. Still on the delicate side.

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• AGELVIS Does not like this wine: 88 points

  October 31, 2019 - Four hour decant. Deep, bright ruby color. Cherry Dr Pepper and wet granite, with subtle anise and barbecue sauce on the nose. Satiny, tongue drying palate. Firm, full tannins on the medium long finish. This is OK, but too dour. I wouldn’t buy it again.

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• John McCabe wrote: 92 points

  September 28, 2019 - Cooler and more composed than many '13 Napa cabs I've had. A bit understated and middle of the road, maybe a bit over-priced.

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• Winowhyno Likes this wine: 89 points

  September 19, 2017 - Nice nose...very smooth after 30 minutes of decanting....

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• AGELVIS wrote: 83 points

  September 18, 2017 - 2.5 hour decant. I'm not impressed, but hoping it's just youth turning me off. Deep color with pronounced purple hue. Bicycle tire, tin can and possibly meatloaf on a very austere nose. Good acidity on a somewhat bland palate. Mouth drying tannins that are medium/firm on the medium finish. This wine has all the right nuts and bolts, but needs time and there's a chance it's simply not very special.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2013
• Type Red
• Producer Yao Family Wines
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation Yao Ming
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation St. Helena
• UPC Code 857238003002

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• In Cellars 226 (51%)
• Consumed 213 (49%)

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