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$25, 5 stars, 91 points, cabernet sauvignon, california, Napa
Deep purple colored with staining on the walls and a high viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of candied cherry, ripe black raspberry, baking spices, vanilla, dill, açaí berry, blackberry and coconut shavings. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium tannins that are lush and silky. Coupled with a full body, this wine has a luxurious mouthfeel. The fruit turns to black but the oak influence is present with baking spice, vanilla, coconut and dill all present for me. The candied cherry I got on the nose (which I hate) has departed, replaced with black luxardo-like cherries and blackberry compote. It’s a delicious wine with a long finish, better on the palate than the nose for sure. I like it and think it’s worthy of 91 points. It sells for $25, but my local Costco had it for $10 off making it a screamingly good deal. Napa Cabernet of this level for $15! It could go nicely with Filet of beef or a batch of Moussaka. 5 stars. Drink till 2028. Salut….