This wine was nearly perfect for me. Opened it Xmas Eve morning around 8 AM, poured out a little and replaced the cork to micro-ox until dinner. Re-opened it about 6 PM and poured it immediately. Gorgeous nose of black fruit, tannins had really softened. I got black cherry on top, mild earth/mineral undertones, but just a stunner, well-balanced and elegant.
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Took a little while to open up, a couple of hours at least. Tannins released and fruit came on strong at that point. Supple, ample blackberry/currant, some spice to it but hard for me to identify. Will wait a while before opening my second bottle, curious to see how this one changes!
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Stunning wine. Ripe, dark fruit, hints of blueberry and mild earth, tannins already softening so that with a little decanting time it's just a velvety, long finish. Can see this aging well for some time but lovely already.
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2018 Christopher Tynan Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside blocks C. Corbett Family Vineyard
12/24/2023 - cfluehr Likes this wine: 98 Points
This wine was nearly perfect for me. Opened it Xmas Eve morning around 8 AM, poured out a little and replaced the cork to micro-ox until dinner. Re-opened it about 6 PM and poured it immediately. Gorgeous nose of black fruit, tannins had really softened. I got black cherry on top, mild earth/mineral undertones, but just a stunner, well-balanced and elegant.
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2019 Robert Young Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Scion
10/7/2023 - cfluehr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Took a little while to open up, a couple of hours at least. Tannins released and fruit came on strong at that point. Supple, ample blackberry/currant, some spice to it but hard for me to identify. Will wait a while before opening my second bottle, curious to see how this one changes!
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2016 Memento Mori Cabernet Sauvignon
3/3/2023 - cfluehr Likes this wine: 97 Points
Stunning wine. Ripe, dark fruit, hints of blueberry and mild earth, tannins already softening so that with a little decanting time it's just a velvety, long finish. Can see this aging well for some time but lovely already.
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