This is a BIG wine!!! Not just in body and mouth feel, but in alcohol too (15.5% ABV) . And unfortunately it shows it too.. it drinks hot. Less so after a full 3 hour decant but certainly chest burning in the first hour. Tongue coating syrupy style, lots of fruit and classic Napa fennel/anise flavor and aroma. I didn’t get too much wood as the oak was well integrated. Finish lasts for a minute +. Overall, I found this to be a big fruit bomb, uncomplicated wine to drink. I question it’s price point though at almost $100 retail.
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1/4/2022 - AjitK wrote: 89 Points
This is a BIG wine!!! Not just in body and mouth feel, but in alcohol too (15.5% ABV) . And unfortunately it shows it too.. it drinks hot. Less so after a full 3 hour decant but certainly chest burning in the first hour. Tongue coating syrupy style, lots of fruit and classic Napa fennel/anise flavor and aroma. I didn’t get too much wood as the oak was well integrated. Finish lasts for a minute +. Overall, I found this to be a big fruit bomb, uncomplicated wine to drink. I question it’s price point though at almost $100 retail.
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4/27/2013 - cucycling wrote: 94 Points
8 friends dinner party 6 bottles, this was voted the best on the table.
So smooth yet big.
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4/14/2013 - cucycling Likes this wine: 94 Points
Bigger body than pure Cab Franc, and smoother than Cab Sauvignon... This is an artful blend
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