2014 Yao Family Wines Napa Crest

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  10/16/2023 - Jason Wu wrote: 89 Points

  Deep Ruby with garnet ring.
  Med Intensity, tobacco, toast, leafy, pepper, caramel, chocolate, iron, the wine is a bit declined on the nose, not much fruit notes on the nose.
  Dry, med+ acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, Med intensity, very smooth on the palate with dark plum, liquorice, moca, capsicum notes, full body, med+ finish.
  The wine is not showing much primary notes both on the nose and and on the palate.
  
  Day 2: the wine is more vibrant on day 2 with more red fruit notes coming up. Good pairing with steak.

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  4/27/2020 - Baron Slick wrote: 92 Points

  Really nice wine. A hint of smoke laces dark scents of cherries, earth, and oak spice. It stretches out nicely with air, with bright, black raspberry flavors and a spicy finish. Has the stuffing to age and develop into an even more impressive wine.

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  10/2/2019 - Nova5400 wrote: 89 Points

  A very pleasant wine after it is given a chance to breathe and open up. Lots of juicy red raspberry and plum notes with a pleasant sweetness that is not overwhelming. The tannins are velvety with a long finish that sits nicely on the pallet Could still stand some time in the cellar.

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  4/9/2018 - cab blends wrote: 89 Points

  Hint of marmite and (N6)
  
  Nice full rounded medium body (T7 B6) with some bitterness in the finish.

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  4/9/2018 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 89 Points

  Medium to deep ruby red. A bit tight on the pop and pour but then built up with some cinnamon, black raspberries, red plums and a little green too on the nose. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium bodied. A bit of red fruit on the palate with some earthiness and spices. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2023.

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