2014 Next of Kyn No~8 Cumulus Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (11) Avg Score: 97.4 points

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  10/6/2023 - A&C Likes this wine: 94 Points

  This was smooth. The fruit was integrated. I picked up a slight bit of bitterness, not huge, but just a slight hint. Otherwise, this is a spectacular wine. Paired great with Prime Rib, Beet Greens, Mashers, and Mushrooms at the Ken Garff University Club with friends. I like the depth on this wine. I like the fruit. I like the smooth integration. Just picked up a subtle hint of slightly bitter fruit, which I did not taste in the last bottle. Still, a great wine!!

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  10/1/2023 - WildeMeeuw Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Kleur: Diep ondoordringbaar donkerrood. Aroma / bouquet: Aangenaam expressief maar minder 'explosief stuivend' dan (vooral Syrah-gedomineerde) SQN soms kan zijn. Donker fruit, een subtiele houttoon. Het fruit presenteert zich vooral als zacht zoetige bosaardbeitjes, bramen en vijgen. Verder indrukken van zacht zoete drop, gemberkoek en een vleugje peper. Smaak / Afdronk: Mondvullende, dik-sappige wijn, aromatisch wat minder explosief dan ik gewend ben, maar daarmee zeker niet minder aangenaam of indrukwekkend. In de mond indrukken van aardbeiencompote, gedroogde pruimen, gember en zacht zoetige kruidkoek. Lange afdronk. Ook de tannines zijn meer uitgesproken en stevig dan ik van SQN gewend ben, dat draagt bij deze wijn juist bij aan harmonie. Indrukwekkend lange afdronk. Algemeen / potentieel: Een voor mij wat atypische SQN, minder explosief, minder robuust. Maar wel ongelofelijk lekker!!!! 50 + Kleur: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 14 + Smaak / Afdronk: 19 + Algemeen / potentieel: 10 = 98/100
  
  Colour: Deep impenetrable dark red. Aroma / bouquet: Pleasantly expressive but less 'explosive dusty' than (especially Syrah-dominated) SQN can sometimes be. Dark fruit, a subtle wood tone. The fruit mainly presents itself as softly sweet wild strawberries, blackberries and figs. Further impressions of softly sweet licorice, gingerbread and a hint of pepper. Taste / Aftertaste: Mouth-filling, thick-juicy wine, aromatically less explosive than I am used to, but certainly no less pleasant or impressive. In the mouth impressions of strawberry compote, dried plums, ginger and softly sweet gingerbread. Long aftertaste. The tannins are also more pronounced and firm than I am used to from SQN, which actually contributes to harmony in this wine. Impressively long finish. General / potential: A somewhat atypical SQN for me, less explosive, less robust. But incredibly tasty!!!! 50 + Colour: 5 + Aroma / bouquet: 14 + Taste / Aftertaste: 19 + General / potential: 10 = 98/100

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  5/29/2021 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 98 Points

  Drank with somewhat challenging charcuterie. Terrific by itself, with food and after. Deep and dark fruits, complex, young yet very well integrated hitting all of the high notes.

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  5/28/2021 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine: 99 Points

  Nose is explosive. Vanilla, clove, dark dark blackberry and white pepper. Still plenty of tannic structure. Dried herbs and chocolate. Clearly Rhône but not over the top funky and meaty. Love it. Floored. Currant liquor. Flirting with perfection
  
  Now-2040+? Will benefit from additional cellar time.

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  12/26/2020 - A&C Likes this wine: 95 Points

  This is a work of art. A beautiful nose. A rich palate. A loooonnnngggg finish. Beautiful fruit. Perfect in its drinkability window. Drunk with our great friends tonight. Paired great with homemade rotisserie duck, crab legs, lobster, mushroom risotto, and a fresh salad with dressing made by some great friends. This is a work of art. This is why we drink great wines. It literally evaporates effortlessly in your mouth and then lingers for a long, long time. Cheers!! The holidays are best spent with friends. Tonight is an epic night with our friends, our kids and their friends. Discovered tonight that my daughter is a TicTok star. Who knew? Wine brings out all the secrets.

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