I loved the complexity and nuance with respect to the balance between fruit and tannins. The price point is high indeed, but being from Napa it is in keeping with other exclusive wineries. A lot of red fruit and blackberry flavors, with some chocolate notes.
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Well balanced wine. nuanced flavors which continue to evolve with air. Very smooth and with floral overtones delivered by the cab franc. Enjoyed with Osso Bucco
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Decanted over the course of an hour. Cedar-laced notes of red currant, light plum, black raspberry, and wood. A bit hollow on the mid-palate, with the cedar and currant notes repeating on the finish.
The tannins were nicely in-check, and even though a little simplistic and monolithic, this Cabernet was a pleasant enough drink. Definitely a more austere and reserved wine, especially for a 2012 Napa Cabernet.
QPR-wise, I would say there are more interesting and memorable wines out there for similar price-points. Personally, a little too light and thin overall for me; not a wine I will ultimately revisit.
Drink now and over the next 5+ years.
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1/1/2023 - kassim10 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I loved the complexity and nuance with respect to the balance between fruit and tannins. The price point is high indeed, but being from Napa it is in keeping with other exclusive wineries. A lot of red fruit and blackberry flavors, with some chocolate notes.
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4/8/2021 - RonniePiemonte wrote: 92 Points
Well balanced wine. nuanced flavors which continue to evolve with air. Very smooth and with floral overtones delivered by the cab franc.
Enjoyed with Osso Bucco
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12/20/2018 - tantotinto wrote: 89 Points
Expected more, especially given the price point. Fruit forward and uncomplicated.
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9/20/2016 - Overwatch Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fruit forward Napa style but overall lackluster and lacks depth. Good but not great. Would be ideal around $30 price point.
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11/14/2015 - csimm wrote: 90 Points
Decanted over the course of an hour. Cedar-laced notes of red currant, light plum, black raspberry, and wood. A bit hollow on the mid-palate, with the cedar and currant notes repeating on the finish.
The tannins were nicely in-check, and even though a little simplistic and monolithic, this Cabernet was a pleasant enough drink. Definitely a more austere and reserved wine, especially for a 2012 Napa Cabernet.
QPR-wise, I would say there are more interesting and memorable wines out there for similar price-points. Personally, a little too light and thin overall for me; not a wine I will ultimately revisit.
Drink now and over the next 5+ years.
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