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  • Country ranking ?

    195
  • Producer ranking ?

    13
  • Decanting time

    4h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Game

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The Story

One of the six “Napa Valley Super-seconds” according to Robert M. Parker and Antonio Galloni. A Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from barrels not culled for the flagship cuvées.

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Deep and Ruby red

ending

Long, Flavorful and Spicy

flavors

Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Toasty, Cassis and Perfumed

nose

Youthful, Ripe, Generous and Rich

taste

Average in Acidity, Perfectly balanced, Well-structured, Youthful, Full-bodied, Focused, Fruity, Toasty and Silky tannins

Verdict

Fine

Written Notes

A blend of 47.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40.1% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3.6% Petit Verdot.


Deep garnet-red color. The nose is opulent and plush with rich notes of ripe red plums, brambles, blackcurrants, some spices, clove and orange blossoms. The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with round gentle tannic structure, lively fresh red and black berry fruitiness and lingering spicy finish. Drinking well now, but will peak in 3-5 years and keep well a decade after that. Perfect match with grilled lamb, smoked venison and pulled pork BBQ. – JL 94p (Nov 2024)


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Origin

Yountville, Napa Valley
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