88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot; 22 months in French oak, 65% new. Stood for 2 weeks, decant (2hrs.) for large and small sediment. Fragrant on opening. Nose of cherries to start with some fine perfume leading to layers of dark fruit. Cherry, currants and a touch of licorice to begin. Overall a fine Napa cab just coming into it's own. After an hour or so in the glass, some bracing tannins begin to show, a welcome addition. Long life ahead for this one.
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(Groth Cabernet Sauvignon) Saturated very dark red violet color; appealing, savory, tart black currant, mocha, light cedar, coffee nose suave, black currant, mocha, dark bittersweet chocolate, cedar palate with fine tannins; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish (88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot; 14.5% alcohol; 22 months in French oak, 65% new)
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12/8/2023 - wino121 wrote: 91 Points
Is what it is..not overly complicated but certainly quaff able.
Drink now thru 2025/7
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7/13/2023 - marlafell@aol.com Likes this wine: 95 Points
Fantastic
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5/30/2023 - Coswinetaster Likes this wine: 91 Points
Still drinking well. Blackberry and plum on the palate. Smooth. Nice, smooth slightly spicy finish.
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12/23/2022 - timbobwhite Likes this wine: 93 Points
88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot; 22 months in French oak, 65% new. Stood for 2 weeks, decant (2hrs.) for large and small sediment. Fragrant on opening. Nose of cherries to start with some fine perfume leading to layers of dark fruit. Cherry, currants and a touch of licorice to begin. Overall a fine Napa cab just coming into it's own. After an hour or so in the glass, some bracing tannins begin to show, a welcome addition. Long life ahead for this one.
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9/3/2022 - UKCatFan Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark Ruby Color Musty earthy nose. Blackberry dark cherry. Tannins have smoothed out pretty well. Nice wine.
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