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$28, 5 stars, 92 points, cabernet sauvignon, california, Napa, napa cabernet
This wine is 15 years old, yet it pours like an infant- dark purple, no bricking and clear, if not see-through. The nose is gorgeous, fruity yet nuanced with secondary flavors belying maturity. Plums, coffee, tobacco and leather come to mind. On the palate, rich plums, cassis and a touch of eucalyptus. This wine is not even close to maturity. Tannins are on pointe and there is a juiciness to the mid palate that I am enjoying thoroughly. The finish leaves you with a clear dose of acidity, the tannins drying up at this stage. There is still tons of primal fruit here and the wine already demonstrated its ability to pick up those long sought after nuances of aged Cabernet. This is a top wine in my opinion, worthy of 92 points even at this stage of its development, which is funny considering it only got 83 points from WE back in 2006. Drink now till 2021 at the least. Pair with any beef dish, charcuterie or just by itself. I found it online for $28. 5 Stars. Salut….
I had not heard of Burgess before reading your article. They are about 14 miles from our house so I’m going to try and get an appointment with them. Prices are reasonable (in Napa that means under $50) for many of their wines and it’s a true family winery. Thanks for sharing! After we make it up there we’ll post about it on our blog: http://www.topochinesvino.com
I started drinking their Cabs from 1996. Each one has been stellar. I look forward to your visit and report! Salut….