R.Jos.Valent

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Wine	Like It	Don't Like
2014 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove	Yes
2016 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon	Yes
2013 Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Impassable Mountain Reserve	Yes
2013 Nellcôte Cabernet Sauvignon 500 Chevaux	Yes
2015 Spring Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon	Yes
2007 Perrier-Jouët Champagne Belle Epoque	Yes
2009 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove	Yes
2016 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five	Yes
2009 Château Branaire-Ducru	Yes
2017 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon	Yes

2014 Mollydooker Shiraz Velvet Glove
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12/10/2023 - R.Jos.Valent Likes this wine: 96 Points
Have had the privilege to enjoy the 2009, 2012, and tonight the 2014 velvet glove. The power of the 09 was just paramount. However even though not rated as high I personally thought this 14 vintage was a bit better.

Needs 2 to 3 hours of a open air decant. This shiraz is powerful! With a great mouth feel. Loads of black fruits
Tar, and a bramble spiced finish. By hour 4 the alcohol heat had completely vanished. What makes this wine so special is the strength and quality of the fruit integrated with its chewy tannin structure and long finish.
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2016 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon
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2/23/2022 - R.Jos.Valent Likes this wine: 93 Points
Well balanced, ripe black fruit and slight truffle. Fairly nice finish with
baking spice, cedar and dry tannin mouth feel. Give it 2 to 3 hours of air
prior to serving.
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2015 Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
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2/18/2022 - R.Jos.Valent wrote: 94 Points
Bright red and black fruit, striking balance of acidity and a finish that builds well as it opens up around hour 2. Drink or hold. Tremendous value!
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