2nd of 3. I didn't love this as much as my last bottle. It seems a bit tired, but perhaps it's just in an awkward phase. Nose showed some mushroom, earthy elements, and a lot of ancho chili / chili powder scents, which I thought was unusual. The palate still had loads of fruit, even a bit sweet, and chocolate notes. It was silky smooth. Finish was medium. Tannins are mostly resolved.
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A beautiful Cab. This needs some air. Still incredibly fresh and youthful. Tannins are integrated, but they still have life. Acid is strong. Fruit is beautiful and fresh as always from this producer - one of the most lovely expressions of cabernet sauvignon that I've had. A great wine. Drink through 2027 or so.
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Excellent. One of my favorite California producers. The wine is rich and full bodied but has balance and structure with moderate tannins. Less jammy and extracted so it has a freshness often absent from big Napa cabs. 14.4% abv. Drink now -2027.
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6/5/2023 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 90 Points
2nd of 3. I didn't love this as much as my last bottle. It seems a bit tired, but perhaps it's just in an awkward phase. Nose showed some mushroom, earthy elements, and a lot of ancho chili / chili powder scents, which I thought was unusual. The palate still had loads of fruit, even a bit sweet, and chocolate notes. It was silky smooth. Finish was medium. Tannins are mostly resolved.
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8/19/2022 - Soonerchamp Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still young. Very fresh.
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10/11/2020 - trumpet60201 Likes this wine: 95 Points
A beautiful Cab. This needs some air. Still incredibly fresh and youthful. Tannins are integrated, but they still have life. Acid is strong. Fruit is beautiful and fresh as always from this producer - one of the most lovely expressions of cabernet sauvignon that I've had. A great wine. Drink through 2027 or so.
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5/27/2020 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 95 Points
Dark, rich, smooth. No age deterioration. A wonderful Cabernet.
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1/15/2020 - StainedGlass wrote: 93 Points
Excellent. One of my favorite California producers. The wine is rich and full bodied but has balance and structure with moderate tannins. Less jammy and extracted so it has a freshness often absent from big Napa cabs. 14.4% abv. Drink now -2027.
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