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Cimarossa

Riva di Ponente Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Mia Klein knocked this out of the park!
#howellmountain fruit at its best, a superb expression of terroir in Napa which to me is usually oversold (and over-oaked).
#miaklein #cimarossa #rivadiponente
Vivid red currants, cassis, a touch of mint and graphite, the palate is juicy, loaded with perfect balance, acidity and ripe, firm tannins that have started to mellow. This is from the western facing terraced slope of the property and was my favorite of the tasting way back in 2012. The cooler effect of a western exposure seems perfect in this vintage.
β€” 9 years ago

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Selene

Chesler Cabernet Franc Merlot 2004

#LOVE this #2004 #Chesler #Selene #Meritage ($50) #LeDuWines #Nyc This wine is made my one of the trailblazer #FemaleWinemakers in #CA #MiaKlein who prices her wine as she feels she should, not as Napa prices command. Interestingly, this is a Brooding, Muscular, Strapping, #Masculine wine... #Ironic ? As it's made by a #Woman ? :) Intense Spice on the attack (when it first hits your tongue), then immediately #Savory ( #Herbal Sage, Roasted Green Bell Peppers, Tomato Leaf) #BlackFruit (Cassis, Blackberries, Black Cherries & Blueberries... Milk Chocolate, BIG #Spice #BigRedChewingGum (#Cinnamon ), Clove, Black Pepper, #Floral Violet SO much #Complexity So many Layers... I could go on & on. The finish is long... It's Savory, and the Spice sits on the top of the cheeks of your mouth & the top of your tongue (just like when u spit out your stick of Big Red Gum! ;) I can't say enough about this wine. For this price, this wine should have a Cult Following. I almost don't want to tell people about it, so I can buy the rest of the bottles for my self. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ·πŸ‘ 60% #CabernetFranc 22% #Merlot 18% #CabernetSauvignon πŸ’ƒ β€” 9 years ago

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Shana Wall

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@Eric Bass Where do you live? You can find this wine right now at #LeDuWines in the West Village Nyc. They also ship if you don't live in NYC. :) Cheers!🍷
Eric

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Thanks. I work in midtown so I can go and check it out. Many thanks for this!
Shana Wall

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@Eric Bass My pleasure!