Rich and elegant presenting with a dark ruby colour, fantastic notes and rich taste, dark fruit forward, hints of chocolate and subtle tannins. Consistent flavour throughout, coupled with veal that allowed a long and rich finish. Certainly one to repeat again.
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The wine opened and was decanted for 1 hr at a wonderful temperature and perfect meal pairing. The colour was deep crimson with medium legs thus anticipating a fabulous flavour and complex finish. Heavy overpowering chocolate, deep fruits that did not create a wonderful blend when consumed. A light finish was a disappointment although it would make a medium style table wine for many. At the price point cost it was not a favourite. Also, a heavy sediment in the bottle unexpected.
A fantastic surprise and enjoyed with lamb and octopus which enhanced a wonderful flavour of luxurious deep berries, inky and jammy fruits, mocha and dark spice. Depth throughout the entire evening with soaring floral and dense Cabernet lush red and vibrant to the nose. Drank on the young side but the long, flavourful finish continued through decanting making this wine something to admire. Looking forward to tasting again with some further age but a definite must to buy and drink again.
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2009 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District
2/19/2022 - Eurocave Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rich and elegant presenting with a dark ruby colour, fantastic notes and rich taste, dark fruit forward, hints of chocolate and subtle tannins. Consistent flavour throughout, coupled with veal that allowed a long and rich finish. Certainly one to repeat again.
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2012 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2/16/2022 - Eurocave Likes this wine: 88 Points
The wine opened and was decanted for 1 hr at a wonderful temperature and perfect meal pairing. The colour was deep crimson with medium legs thus anticipating a fabulous flavour and complex finish. Heavy overpowering chocolate, deep fruits that did not create a wonderful blend when consumed. A light finish was a disappointment although it would make a medium style table wine for many. At the price point cost it was not a favourite. Also, a heavy sediment in the bottle unexpected.
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2018 Silver Ghost Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
1/29/2022 - Eurocave Likes this wine: 95 Points
A fantastic surprise and enjoyed with lamb and octopus which enhanced a wonderful flavour of luxurious deep berries, inky and jammy fruits, mocha and dark spice. Depth throughout the entire evening with soaring floral and dense Cabernet lush red and vibrant to the nose. Drank on the young side but the long, flavourful finish continued through decanting making this wine something to admire. Looking forward to tasting again with some further age but a definite must to buy and drink again.
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