I agree with the previous tasting note. Garnet in the glass with medium+ body. Ample dark red & black fruit with spices and a nice earthiness. Tannins are more or less integrated, balanced acidity. This is a terrific wine made more in the European style and competes well against Napa offerings at 2x the price-point. Highly recommended. Drink now and/or within next 2 years.
92+
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Drank this bottle over two days. On day one the oak appeared to be high octane, strong vanilla notes. On day two it was completely integrated. Dark fruit on the nose, everything very precise. The palate’s strongest fruit elements are black currant / cassis, blackberry and some black cherry. Medium to strong tannins and nice acidity. Great QPR and a wonderful representation of Napa Cabernet. 92-93
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Three hour slow ox. Deep dark electric magenta color. Blackberry, raspberry, black currant, bay leaf, and chocolate covered burnt peanut. Smooth, dry palate, with chalky acidity. Firm tannins on the longish finish. Amazing QPR.
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3/3/2024 - brennan18 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I agree with the previous tasting note. Garnet in the glass with medium+ body. Ample dark red & black fruit with spices and a nice earthiness. Tannins are more or less integrated, balanced acidity. This is a terrific wine made more in the European style and competes well against Napa offerings at 2x the price-point. Highly recommended. Drink now and/or within next 2 years.
92+
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2/25/2024 - JoeMe Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drank this bottle over two days. On day one the oak appeared to be high octane, strong vanilla notes. On day two it was completely integrated. Dark fruit on the nose, everything very precise. The palate’s strongest fruit elements are black currant / cassis, blackberry and some black cherry. Medium to strong tannins and nice acidity. Great QPR and a wonderful representation of Napa Cabernet. 92-93
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1/3/2024 - Neecies Likes this wine:
Delicious, at optimum drinking for a middle-aged Cal Cab. Good fruit, some secondary development, good finish.
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11/4/2023 - westcoastwannabe wrote: 91 Points
Decanted for 90 minutes. Very dark. Great intensity and depth. Good finish. Great QPR ($36)
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4/6/2023 - AGELVIS Likes this wine: 93 Points
Three hour slow ox. Deep dark electric magenta color. Blackberry, raspberry, black currant, bay leaf, and chocolate covered burnt peanut. Smooth, dry palate, with chalky acidity. Firm tannins on the longish finish. Amazing QPR.
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