From my late father’s cellar, this was a “find” that was not in the (incomplete) printed copy of the inventory, and was in fact never taken out of the shipping box it came in years prior. The original packing tape was still in place. Well stored all that time, the wine is in a good spot right now, though it needs a little time to shake off the rust. When it does the California roots are evident, with bright, ripe red fruit. There’s also a notable but not out of balance oak spice note. Medium bodied, and carrying fruit sweetness through the palate, this is definitely the KB/modern California (as opposed to “new California”) style without going over the top. I certainly enjoy it enough to drink it, though I would not seek it out. Problem is about 50 bottles of KB sought me out.
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A good KB but I found it a bit oaky which I never get with KB wines. I tend to drink them young so maybe that fresh fruit has faded bringing out the oak influences. Drank at the lake on a perfect 70 degree summer evening in Maine with Paula and Lea and a handful of lobsters!
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Classic KB! Delicious dark cherry fruit and spice on the nose and palate with silky texture and a long finish with well balanced acidity & tannins. Delish!
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3/24/2024 - Rieslingfan wrote:
From my late father’s cellar, this was a “find” that was not in the (incomplete) printed copy of the inventory, and was in fact never taken out of the shipping box it came in years prior. The original packing tape was still in place. Well stored all that time, the wine is in a good spot right now, though it needs a little time to shake off the rust. When it does the California roots are evident, with bright, ripe red fruit. There’s also a notable but not out of balance oak spice note. Medium bodied, and carrying fruit sweetness through the palate, this is definitely the KB/modern California (as opposed to “new California”) style without going over the top. I certainly enjoy it enough to drink it, though I would not seek it out. Problem is about 50 bottles of KB sought me out.
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1/28/2024 - Wineshington Likes this wine: 94 Points
Still young, took two hours (decanted) to open up.
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7/9/2022 - Arch57 Likes this wine: 92 Points
A good KB but I found it a bit oaky which I never get with KB wines. I tend to drink them young so maybe that fresh fruit has faded bringing out the oak influences. Drank at the lake on a perfect 70 degree summer evening in Maine with Paula and Lea and a handful of lobsters!
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3/10/2022 - tfesmgk Likes this wine: 93 Points
Really good with dark fruit, spice, and a long rounded finish. Great day one even better day two.
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1/9/2022 - pjhr Likes this wine: 94 Points
Classic KB! Delicious dark cherry fruit and spice on the nose and palate with silky texture and a long finish with well balanced acidity & tannins.
Delish!
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