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Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Premiere Napa Valley; 2/22/2023-3/25/2023 (Napa, California): This was really a special wine, and pouring next to the Hillside Select 2012 showed just how amazing the 2011 vintage is and will continue to improve in the coming years.

The Cerro Sur was 72% Cabernet Franc and 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, showed notes of cassis, developing dark fruit, fig, violets, pencil shavings, unsmoked tobacco and crushed stones. The palate was medium+ bodied with developing dark red fruit, mocha and crushed florals that showed both power and grace leading to a silky mid-palate of firm yet fine tannins, finishing long. A real success of the vintage and one of my highlights on this Californian trip!

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