2014 MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon
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Saturday, November 3, 2018 - Decanted 6.5 hours and consumed over 2.5 hours
First glass had a very shy/muted nose. It wasn't giving up much - mainly some plums, roasted hatch chiles, pencil shavings, and earthiness. The palate was also restrained, yet still balanced and elegant. Tart cherries and red fruit, peppery spice, and minerality.
The wine began to open up with more time in glass, picking more weight and fruit. The red fruits remained, but were complimented by some blue fruits and really started to show its power and potential. All green/vegetal notes dissipated while mineral notes remained throughout, reflecting the pebbly soils. Kept improving all night.
Very good wine, but still just behind the 2013 tasted a few years ago during a visit to the property we were fortunate enough to experience. Look forward to revisiting this wine in a few years.
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Comment posted by Shay.Aldriedge:
12/21/2018 7:45:00 AM - What did you think of your visit to the property? I’m visiting them in 6 weeks and am looking forward to what I expect to be a wonderful time (and maybe the opportunity to move up the list!)