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2018 Caduceus Cellars Garnacha Airavata Eliphante Block
5/10/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 91 Points
Cranberries, redcurrant, hints of spice like nutmeg and a mild floral aroma. The prior note mentions a cotton candy element, and that tracks for me as well, although it's more on the nose, not the palate.
It took an hour for this to open up, and it continued to improve over the next few hours until the end of the bottle.
On the lighter side of medium bodied but a bit strong with alcohol, the decant helped a lot to balance the flavors. It finishes with a hint of white pepper, but overall is smooth with minimal tannins and moderate acidity.
This was paired with a dinner of fullblood wagyu bavette from two different purveyors(a preplanned taste comparison), roasted bell pepper stuffed with duxelle, and a sheet pan medley of roasted root vegetables. I think this bottle was not quite robust enough to stand up to such fare, but on its own it was admirable.
This is the second bottle of a Caduceus vintage we've tried, and it is a distinct improvement.
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2021 El Enemigo Chardonnay
5/9/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lemon, apple, hint of cream, strong grassy herbs, and a punchy finish resplendent with acidic bite tempered by stone washed minerality. Powerful.
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2018 Heritance Sauvignon Blanc
5/7/2024 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 94 Points
I am absolutely astonished at the price I got these bottles for -truly an incredible value.
An age-worthy Sauv Blanc from Napa with robust notes of honeyed peach, grapefruit, lemon zest, and pineapple. Just fantastic.
Day 2
It's a little muted and chalky, but considering its age that's to be expected after 24+ hours.
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