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...very clearly one of the wines of the vintage...conveys power and density, but without weight. In that sense, it is perhaps atypical for Napa Valley Cabernets in this vintage...absolutely beguiling...stunning wine.
Aromas of blueberries, cherries, stones, cedar, sage, oregano and cloves. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Seamless and silky with fragrant, fruity character. Polished and pure. Fantastic length and freshness. Hints of stones at the end.
...rather minty and herbal, but it marries those traits with vibrant, almost floral cassis notes. Restrained by comparison to most other Napa Valley Cabernets, it's medium-bodied, with a streamlined shape on the palate that belies its intensity. Silky, long and nearly weightless, it lingers easily on the finish.
It's a deeper, richer wine that has plenty of red and black fruits as well as candied violets, exotic spice, and some minty herbs. Nicely textured, medium-bodied...
Rather an ethereally ripe nose with wonderful refreshment on the end and so much fruit that it almost obliterates the not inconsiderable tannin structure. Cedar/cigar-box notes... Super-clean and vibrant.