newkid17

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2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard	Yes
2013 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon	Yes
2012 Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon		No
2009 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley	Yes
2005 Faustino Rioja I Gran Reserva	Yes
2012 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon	Yes
2013 Bevan Cellars Ontogeny	Yes
2010 Fairchild Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Sigaro	Yes
2007 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Estate	Yes
2008 Quintessa	Yes

2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard
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12/26/2018 - newkid17 Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a monster that still needs time to evolve. After a 2 hour slow ox and the 2 hours in the decanter, it started to open up. Lots of blue fruit, but a second level if black fruit too. Long finsh. Initially a little hot, but mellowed as the night went on. Some hints of spices (pepper?). Very different cab than the 2013 Altamura we had along side. Altamura was more drink now with a decanted. This was leave it in the bottle for another 2-4 years and you will be rewarded.
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2013 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon
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12/26/2018 - newkid17 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Decanted for 2 hours, then pour back into the bottle for another hour. The wine was special. Silky smooth, long finish. Lots of blue fruit and milk chocolate. Great to drink now with some prep or hold for another 2 years.
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2013 Quivet Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard
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12/26/2018 - newkid17 wrote: 90 Points
This has a great backbone. It was opened and decanted for an hour, the slow ox for another 2. It was still very hot and overpowered by the alcohol. I think it needs a lot of time in the bottle. Do not touch this beast for another 3-5 years.
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