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98 Points

Monday, September 25, 2023 - Very powerful and full bodied cab. We drank this right after Realm Absurd, and this Bevan outperformed the Absurd in every aspect. Beautiful nose of pine, earth and leather. Strong tannin and alcohol level, very balanced.

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  • Comment posted by jcosindc:

    12/24/2023 5:17:00 PM - Interesting how taste/palette can be so different. I found just the opposite where Realm Absurd is the better wine.

  • Comment posted by d.f.c:

    12/24/2023 5:32:00 PM - Personally I think the Absurd is overpriced. and because of the overvalue aspect of it, one tends to appreciate the higher valued wines. During my past blinding tasting dinners, I have seen many times that my "very knowledgeable" wine drinking friends rated the lesser expensive wines higher than those from the same region and vintage. Yet when the price became a known factor in advance, I rarely saw a more expensive wine performed worse than their cheaper counterpart.

  • Comment posted by jcosindc:

    1/5/2024 8:49:00 AM - I too have been part of blind tastings and, yes, sometimes lower priced wines outshine the higher priced wines. In the case of the '12 Bevan Sugarloaf and the '12 Realm Absurd, I prefer the Absurd even with the "not-so-good" QPR. As I'm drinking the '14 Absurd I'm reminded of the old adage: Drink what you like; buy what you like to drink. Cheers to you!!

  • Comment posted by d.f.c:

    1/5/2024 8:57:00 AM - Cheers to you as well and happy new year!
    May we all enjoy good wines at good price :)

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2012 Bevan Cellars Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard

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