Interesting Cab. Found this for $30 at Winex and couldn't pass up on this bottle that already has some age. On the pop 'n pour, this was pretty unfocused with lots of oak and tart acidity throwing things out of balance. After vacuvin'ing and leaving overnight, this started to come together. Oak receded into the background and the rich, deep, ripe cab fruit was on full display. Still was some out of balance tartness, but wasn't too distracting. Cab character wasn't ripened out, showing some herbal notes, which I appreciated. Enjoyed this.
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(Kuyam Cuvée Nolan) Very dark ruby color; spicy, black currant, dried berry, bittersweet chocolate nose; tasty, tart berry, chocolate, baked black fruit, dried black fruit palate; youthful yet with sweet tannins; medium-plus finish (74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot; 14.9% alcohol; 63 mos in barrel)
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1/29/2020 - GlenviewGSW Does not like this wine: 70 Points
Done. Finished. Way past what ever it’s prime was.
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11/30/2019 - Travelindan wrote: 75 Points
past prime. Probably a good wine in its day.
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12/4/2016 - PIntag wrote: 90 Points
Interesting Cab. Found this for $30 at Winex and couldn't pass up on this bottle that already has some age. On the pop 'n pour, this was pretty unfocused with lots of oak and tart acidity throwing things out of balance. After vacuvin'ing and leaving overnight, this started to come together. Oak receded into the background and the rich, deep, ripe cab fruit was on full display. Still was some out of balance tartness, but wasn't too distracting. Cab character wasn't ripened out, showing some herbal notes, which I appreciated. Enjoyed this.
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9/9/2016 - vfranz wrote:
Nice wine for the price.
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6/9/2015 - mgottberg Likes this wine: 93 Points
Let the bottle breathe for an hour, aerated and filtered.
Beautiful nose, deep, rich taste, and a full finish.
Great bottle.
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