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• JMellet Likes this wine: 91 points

  July 7, 2023 - Needs more time in the bottle, still pretty rough. 91 points for now, will be more when it’s more well rounded out.

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• Crunge Likes this wine: 94 points

  May 24, 2023 - Relic wines are not for the timid. I enjoy the style, frequently pairing the Petite Sirah with curry dishes.
  
  For this cab, there's muscle and brute force in this bottle. It smells great with blackberries and a hint of chocolate. Dark fruits and spice (think Syrah) blend on the palate perfectly. The tannins are surprisingly smooth in a wine that likes to start by slapping you to make you pay attention.
  
  It borders on being syrupy; for my wife and me it doesn't go over, but I can understand if it does for some. We thoroughly enjoyed this and I admire what Hirby does with the various wines at Relic.

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• gbejjani Likes this wine: 94 points

  September 13, 2022 - This was a joyful expression of fruit and sun, absolutely no heat and incredibly silky tannins. While delicious and happiness-inducing now, it has a long life ahead of it!
  
  For more please watch below at YT channel Pandewine
  
  https://youtu.be/tncb5V7LVDw

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• AGELVIS Likes this wine: 95 points

  April 5, 2022 - Two hour decant. Deep dark magenta color. Black Forest cake, strawberry jelly, cinnamon, bay leaf, and subtle burnt ends on the nose. Dry, satiny, full bodied palate, with tongue drying acidity. Firm, full, lower intensity tannins on the longish finish.
  
  This is a deep, dark, muscular Cab, which I think is terrific. Might be a touch too savory for some (like my wife). You may think there’s a bit of Syrah blended in there.

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• DougSamuel Likes this wine: 95 points

  April 1, 2022 - Decanted then poured a glass. Explosive nose of smoky black currant, vanilla oak, dark cherry, and toasted almonds. Incredible texture. Creamy yet structured, with a velvety, plush body and this chocolate covered cherry into a rich and grippy finish. Excellent wine. Mike Hirby is amazing.

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• Vintage 2015
• Type Red
• Producer Relic Wines
• Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
• Designation Artefact
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• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• Consumed 156 (44%)

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