High density and somewhat unyielding today with classic Napa Cabernet markers of cassis and fire roasted red pepper. Good acidity and body. These may need more time than I recall of earlier vintages. 93+
2023 Napa; 2/5/2023-2/9/2023 (Napa with a connection in Houston): Barrel sample. Most closed and tannic of the three wines at this infantile early stage but the stuffing is clearly there. Definitely in the same class as prior vintages. Again, I’m a buyer and you should be too, but please exercise patience in its early years as there is significant structure already showing.
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2/11/2024 - poppacork Likes this wine:
High density and somewhat unyielding today with classic Napa Cabernet markers of cassis and fire roasted red pepper. Good acidity and body. These may need more time than I recall of earlier vintages. 93+
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2/7/2023 - Geaux Tigers Likes this wine:
2023 Napa; 2/5/2023-2/9/2023 (Napa with a connection in Houston): Barrel sample. Most closed and tannic of the three wines at this infantile early stage but the stuffing is clearly there. Definitely in the same class as prior vintages. Again, I’m a buyer and you should be too, but please exercise patience in its early years as there is significant structure already showing.
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