I agree with RayT, the 2016 seems much bigger than prior EE vintages. We had it after a 2014 Tor BTK, and it was a little like going from Smokey Robinson to AC/DC. Both wines had a 60 minute decant. I’d try the 2016 EE again in a few years with a longer decant.
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90-minute decant. Very deep dark ruby brick red magenta color. Black cherry compote, plum, blackberry, Nutella, bay leaf, molasses-infused pie crust, walnut, and subtle spiced orange rind. Dry, full bodied palate, with zest acidity. Full, velvety tannins on the long finish.
Big, voluptuous red blend. Classic Bevan style. Great complexity. Perhaps lacks some elegance. I was pleasantly surprised by the especially lengthy finish. Yes, this is totally my type of Napa.
Decanted this 90 min before drinking and I felt like it could have used a 3 hour decant. This had a beautiful nose of violets and spring flowers which the Cab Franc adds to the wine. Rich flavors of blueberry, dark cherry, and plum with secondary flavors of cigar box, and a hint of earth.
This wine was much bigger than any EE I have drunk before which is not surprising based on the vintage. Unfortunately, with that, it lost some of the signature Bevan plushness. This is where I believe a longer decant would have smoothed this wine out. 95+
PnP and delicious from the start. Oak and tannins integrated enough that I declare this ready to drink. Lovely purity of black and a touch of red fruit still on display, the CF really gives the nose an awesome floral perfume component.
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4/21/2024 - Red Sox Fan Likes this wine: 94 Points
I agree with RayT, the 2016 seems much bigger than prior EE vintages. We had it after a 2014 Tor BTK, and it was a little like going from Smokey Robinson to AC/DC. Both wines had a 60 minute decant. I’d try the 2016 EE again in a few years with a longer decant.
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12/30/2023 - RJWallis wrote: flawed
Corked. So disappointing, was intended as the highlight of our dinner party.
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11/12/2023 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 96 Points
90-minute decant. Very deep dark ruby brick red magenta color. Black cherry compote, plum, blackberry, Nutella, bay leaf, molasses-infused pie crust, walnut, and subtle spiced orange rind. Dry, full bodied palate, with zest acidity. Full, velvety tannins on the long finish.
Big, voluptuous red blend. Classic Bevan style. Great complexity. Perhaps lacks some elegance. I was pleasantly surprised by the especially lengthy finish. Yes, this is totally my type of Napa.
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11/2/2023 - RayT Likes this wine: 96 Points
Decanted this 90 min before drinking and I felt like it could have used a 3 hour decant. This had a beautiful nose of violets and spring flowers which the Cab Franc adds to the wine. Rich flavors of blueberry, dark cherry, and plum with secondary flavors of cigar box, and a hint of earth.
This wine was much bigger than any EE I have drunk before which is not surprising based on the vintage. Unfortunately, with that, it lost some of the signature Bevan plushness. This is where I believe a longer decant would have smoothed this wine out. 95+
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10/22/2023 - Geaux Tigers wrote: 95 Points
PnP and delicious from the start. Oak and tannins integrated enough that I declare this ready to drink. Lovely purity of black and a touch of red fruit still on display, the CF really gives the nose an awesome floral perfume component.
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