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Community Tasting Notes 8
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sdwineguru Likes this wine: 91 points
February 24, 2023 - Last bottle. Napa blend (57% Cab Franc, 43% Cab Sauvignon) 2012 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red ($35 in 2016). Mid-garnet, amber edges, viscous (14.8 alc.); red fruit nose, berries, anise, wood, ripe grapes, jam; mid acids; medium-full tannins; high alcohol; long thing chewy woody finish; needs time. w/BBQ beef. 16.5 UC Davis scale, 91 other scales.
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AllRed wrote: 92 points
December 25, 2020 - Decanted forty minutes before supper (surprisingly no sediment). Crimson red color. Aromas of red currant, cassis, red licorice, black cherry and vanilla. Medium-bodied. Currant, licorice, red plum, cherry and eucalyptus on the palate. Medium tannins are slightly sweet and fine-grained. Paired qute perfectly with 2" thick medium rare ribeyes with just a slight bit of char crust. Showing very well currently, though there should be no rush...easily now to 2026.
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sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points
June 28, 2020 - Napa blend (57% Cab Franc, 43% Cab Sauvignon) 2012 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red ($35 in 2016). Mid-dark garnet, brick edges; herbaceous, pyrazine, ripe fruit, berries, fruit, slight Brett nose; mid-big body; still tight tannins; long semi-hot (14.8 alc.) chewy finish. w/ribs, BBQ. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.
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sdwineguru Likes this wine: 90 points
October 27, 2019 - 2012 Grand Napa Vineyards Master Red $35. 57% Cabernet Franc, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. Dark garnet, brick edges; mint, cedar, peppery red currant nose; mid-body to tight; decent fruit; bright CF character; long hot finish (14.8 alc.). w/tri tip. 16 UC Davis scale, 90 other scales.
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Trolson wrote: 92 points
October 15, 2018 - Phenomenal value!
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Grand Napa Vineyards
- Varietal Red Blend
- Designation Master Red
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 639770091132
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 135 (44%)
- Consumed 171 (56%)
Food Pairing
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