Happy Cabernet day! Dense, powerful and elegant; with mixed berries, mixed peppercorns, truffles, caramel, black currant, coca dust and vanilla nuances. Medium-plus smoky cinnamon finish with chocolate tannins and crisp acidity. Among life's pleasures... Good food and delicious wine that complements it. Paired perfectly with a thick-ass Ribeye.
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Consistent with previous notes but took about 1.5 hours to open up in the decanter. Old-world style, straight from Medoc or Graves. Linear, but balanced and well-structured. Acidity and tannins are nicely calibrated. This wine does not take itself too seriously - its a straight-shooter. Cassis, blackberries, plums, pencil lead, pipe tobacco, dark cherries, horse saddle, and wild herbs. Drink 2018-2024. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.
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(Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Saturated, opaque, purple red violet color; berry syrup, berry puree, violets, vanilla nose; plush, berry syrup, blackberry syrup, black currant palate with some balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (Cabernet Sauvignon "with small amounts of Petite Verdot & Petite Sirah"; 14.4% alcohol; matured in French, American & Hungarian oak) 86+ points
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2/13/2021 - TS Likes this wine: 90 Points
A very decent Napa cab. Probably at its peak now, but no rush to drink. Can be kept for another 3-4 years.
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9/3/2020 - Epicúreo Likes this wine: 94 Points
Happy Cabernet day!
Dense, powerful and elegant; with mixed berries, mixed peppercorns, truffles, caramel, black currant, coca dust and vanilla nuances.
Medium-plus smoky cinnamon finish with chocolate tannins and crisp acidity.
Among life's pleasures... Good food and delicious wine that complements it. Paired perfectly with a thick-ass Ribeye.
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12/9/2019 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent with previous notes. Drinking in a nice, smooth, refined place now. Drink now. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.
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3/15/2019 - linkswinelover6549 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Delicious good value
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10/16/2018 - jlhkiss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Consistent with previous notes but took about 1.5 hours to open up in the decanter. Old-world style, straight from Medoc or Graves. Linear, but balanced and well-structured. Acidity and tannins are nicely calibrated. This wine does not take itself too seriously - its a straight-shooter. Cassis, blackberries, plums, pencil lead, pipe tobacco, dark cherries, horse saddle, and wild herbs. Drink 2018-2024. Technical score: 91. Enjoyment score: 91.
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