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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetFix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, blackberries, black plums, figs, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, cedar, licorice, cola, Mediterranean spices, and black pepper.

Full-bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit-forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, figs, light raisins, chocolates spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous 9-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and powerful, with great balance. Fruit-forward and elegant. Easy-drinking and complex.

Drinking beautifully right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking even better now. Will continue to age nicely over the next 10 years.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged for 28 months in French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$400. — 8 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blue and black fruits with wood, chocolates, tobacco, Indian spices and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, sweet cherries, tobacco, chocolates, oak, coffee, spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville is starting to drink very nicely now. Still young but already very approachable.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and fruit forward, but not very rich. The high alcohol is well integrated already.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime, when the pretty nose shows up.

I've had the 2020 vintage not too long ago, and loved it too.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Spicy and entertaining. Soft, smooth and elegant. Good by itself as a sipping wine. Delicious.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A limited release.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$135. — a month ago

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9.1

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Nose of blueberries, black cherries, currents, light cedar, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, licorice, eucalyptus, light earth, herbs, black pepper and dark chocolates.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still very young, but already enjoyable. Elegant and smooth with nice balance and mouthfeel.

Not 'in your face' kind of Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward, spicy and gracious.

Better after 90 minutes in the decanter, when more earthy notes show up to compliment the fruits. Alcohol is nicely integrated. Becomes even earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.

I had the 2018 three years ago, as a four year old, and liked it better.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Complex, and interesting to drink by itself. Will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Pretty nose of red fruits with light wood, chocolates, sweet tobacco, and Indian spices.

Medium-plus in body and elegant with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, plums, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, peppercorn and light earth.

Nice length on the finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8-year-old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now. Soft and smooth.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

Complex with good structure and mouthfeel. Spicy and fruit-forward. Delicious and interesting.

Wine Advocate 93 points.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is always tasty.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. I paired it with cheeses and crackers.

A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Aged in (60% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$110 (at release). — 15 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a short reddish/ purplish rim.

Beautiful nose with black fruits, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, dried figs, raisins, spices, alcohol, herbs, black pepper, tobacco leaf, cola and chocolates.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, stewed plums, blackberries, peppercorn, oak, Mediterranean spices, licorice, alcohol, chocolates, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 7 year old Napa Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, is drinking beautifully. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and in your face kind of wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and so much better after a few hours of airtime, when the complexity comes in. The high alcohol is pretty apparent at this point.

I had this vintage 4 years ago, and loved it just as much.

Robert Parker 90 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself, and even better with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 5% Malbec. Aged in (46% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points

$80 (at release). — a month ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, herbs, light earth, wild flowers, light vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, sweet cherries, chocolates, coffee, cedar, vanilla, spices, light licorice and peppercorn.

Long finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 4-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from the problematic 2020 vintage in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Spicy, fruit forward and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle and gets more complex as it opens up. I decanted it for 2 hours. Gets earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.

Soft and elegant with a tangy finish. Complex, with a nice mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is Delicious.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93+ point wine. I had the 2013 before, and loved it too.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 3 months ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light wild flowers and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and smooth, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, spices, vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, cedar, licorice, cola and chocolates.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 5 years old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime. Tastes very fresh and young. Well balanced and complex.

I had the 2014 vintage a few years ago and loved it as well. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (60% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$70. — 22 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of black plums, black currants, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, spices and light vanilla.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. Tangy and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after a couple of hours in the decanter.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and would pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — a month ago

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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Nose of blackberries, cooked plums, sweet cherries, dried figs, licorice, Indian spices, light wild flowers, chocolates, coffee, cola, cedar, light vanilla, tobacco and black pepper.

Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, prunes, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and peppercorn.

Very long finish, with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is just gorgeous. Nicely balanced with a great mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Showing a beautiful nose with lots of complexity.

It is very unique to find such a young wine with so much complexity. That's so surprising. Rich, yet elegant. Fruit forward and complex with many layers.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 3 hours in the decanter.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.

Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak, although it is a great sipping wine, that doesn't need food.

This vintage is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, from 2 Vineyards in Napa Valley. A small production of only 300 cases.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$180. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black and red fruits with tobacco, chocolates, coffee, cola, cedar, leather, vanilla, spices, earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Complex, spicy and tangy. Rich and elegant.

Showing a great mouthfeel with good balance.

Needs 90 minutes of airtime to open up properly, so be patient.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent, although not as good as their Estate Cabernet.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

A nice sipping wine, good by itself or with food.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150. — 3 months ago