Retail $17. Bottle weight: 592g. 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Dark, even *really* dark in the glass with cassis, anise, hints of green pepper, and a sweet blackberry pie aspect that is more than compelling. The palate is fruity and rich, certainly more than I had expected with dark berry fruit, spice, and more than a modicum of heft. Upon first sip? Nah. Hard pass. But upon further reflection? 180° turn. This is delightful, quaffable, and quite lovely, actually. 89 Points.
Cassis, raspberry, a touch of incense, and a bit of a leather glove on the end. Full bodied, balanced, and rich, but with a secco finish that creeps into the mid palate. This could use another year or two before hitting full flower.
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2/11/2024 - kksvail@aol.com wrote:
89 2023- 2029 16$
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12/21/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 Points
Retail $17. Bottle weight: 592g. 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Dark, even *really* dark in the glass with cassis, anise, hints of green pepper, and a sweet blackberry pie aspect that is more than compelling. The palate is fruity and rich, certainly more than I had expected with dark berry fruit, spice, and more than a modicum of heft. Upon first sip? Nah. Hard pass. But upon further reflection? 180° turn. This is delightful, quaffable, and quite lovely, actually. 89 Points.
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11/27/2023 - AColdWintersDay Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very strong smell of vanilla and red fruit on the nose. Balanced easy drinking, with cherry flavors. Definitely benefits from decanting.
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11/16/2023 - wtianseter wrote: 89 Points
This wine is very consistent in quality by vintage and in bottlings. Nicely made and a proper Cali cab.
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11/12/2023 - Dozhdbog Likes this wine: 90 Points
Cassis, raspberry, a touch of incense, and a bit of a leather glove on the end. Full bodied, balanced, and rich, but with a secco finish that creeps into the mid palate. This could use another year or two before hitting full flower.
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