Apparently, it 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Malbec, which explains the deep ruby and purplish hue. Pronounced aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, tobacco, cocoa and sweet baking spices. Dry, but very fruit-forward, with med acidity, med (+), polished tannins and high (14.2%) alcohol. Full-bodied, with a rounded, luscious mouthfeel and a long, harmonious finish. It has softened and improved in the last two years, with lots of aging potential left. Drink through at least 2025.
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This is a very classic and elegant expression of Napa Valley Cab, with lots of black cherry, blackberry, plum, cocoa and asian spices. The palate is dry, with medium acidity, medium (++) tannins and high (14.2%) alcohol. Lots of aging potential left. Drink through at least 2023. This is a very good Cabernet, but I am just not seeing the QPR in Napa these days.
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4/26/2023 - tanvirkhan77 Likes this wine: 91 Points
One of my favourite non-mainstream Napa Cab..perfect time to drink this beauty
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1/27/2022 - AusTxJim wrote: 93 Points
Drinking well. Not much depth but smooth - excellent
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12/25/2020 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 93 Points
Apparently, it 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Malbec, which explains the deep ruby and purplish hue. Pronounced aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, tobacco, cocoa and sweet baking spices. Dry, but very fruit-forward, with med acidity, med (+), polished tannins and high (14.2%) alcohol. Full-bodied, with a rounded, luscious mouthfeel and a long, harmonious finish. It has softened and improved in the last two years, with lots of aging potential left. Drink through at least 2025.
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8/31/2020 - AusTxJim wrote: 93 Points
Smooth with decent depth
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12/25/2018 - TannicBeast Likes this wine: 92 Points
This is a very classic and elegant expression of Napa Valley Cab, with lots of black cherry, blackberry, plum, cocoa and asian spices. The palate is dry, with medium acidity, medium (++) tannins and high (14.2%) alcohol. Lots of aging potential left. Drink through at least 2023. This is a very good Cabernet, but I am just not seeing the QPR in Napa these days.
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