After 6 years, I think I hit it right before it peaked. Upon first opening, wine aromas were still closed. Needed at least 1 hour to open up. I've tasted this wine back in 2021 timeframe on several occasions. It really showed red and black fruits but was a bit too tannic and sweet.
Today the aromas are still not complex and the vanilla/molasses sweetness is more subdued. Has a nice baking spice on the center pallet. Red fruit/dark cherry is more pronounced than black fruits. Light extraction of fruit helps with mouthfeel so it's not "watered down".
The finish is not long, but makes you take another drink. Overall pleasant cabernet from a good year. And for about $30 it's a nice value. I'd pick up another 2018 if I could find it. Stay home, watch a movie, drink this and be happy.
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3/16/2024 - WinoWemby Likes this wine: 89 Points
After 6 years, I think I hit it right before it peaked. Upon first opening, wine aromas were still closed. Needed at least 1 hour to open up. I've tasted this wine back in 2021 timeframe on several occasions. It really showed red and black fruits but was a bit too tannic and sweet.
Today the aromas are still not complex and the vanilla/molasses sweetness is more subdued. Has a nice baking spice on the center pallet. Red fruit/dark cherry is more pronounced than black fruits. Light extraction of fruit helps with mouthfeel so it's not "watered down".
The finish is not long, but makes you take another drink. Overall pleasant cabernet from a good year. And for about $30 it's a nice value. I'd pick up another 2018 if I could find it. Stay home, watch a movie, drink this and be happy.
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3/9/2024 - Dr. Bee Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pretty basic Napa cab. Plenty of tannins but lacking depth
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7/21/2023 - classicalspin Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good, but not getting any better.
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4/8/2023 - Rosingm Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nice days later (Max drank it)
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8/18/2021 - D.Palermo wrote: 92 Points
- Brick color and aromas of tobacco. It's balanced and has flavours of black currant, blackberry and molasses with a full body.
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