Cabernet Franc Blend

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Paul J
9.1

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Overrated and overpriced. 1+hr decant, probably needed more. Very hot nose with plums. Massive tannins and hits the palate like a razor blade. Earthy with plums and prunes. Not my style. Medium depth and finish.

Anyone want my last bottle?
— 6 days ago

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Shay A

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@Paul J : Just checked my CT notes and I opened this ‘12 almost two years ago and it was corked. Was hoping I could give you some hope but my only experience was flawed!
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Yeah, the Continuum's always run lean and spicy. Like zero percent body fat. Nothing to grasp...a sheer red/Cabernet cliff that few can climb.
Ron R

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My experience with this wine was the complete opposite. I have a few 07’s kicking around and they were plush and dense when I last took a look…

Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2015

The initial taste had me as it was so delicate with the red fruit that seemed to gain strength in my mouth. The green note is there but only really as an accent on the finish. CF from Loire Valley is under appreciated. — 16 days ago

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Douglas Braun

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Love that producer benchnark
Ed Chin

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@douglas braun Agreed, though hard to come by let alone the price.
Douglas Braun

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@Ed Chin yes for sure - is not cheep 😞

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2014

1.5 hour decant (decent fine/cloudy sediment). A fabulous deep ruby red color. On the nose: dark red fruit, leather, sandalwood, floral, and nutmeg. Taste: power and depth with dark cherry, dark chocolate, spice, leather, and an earthy espresso long finish. YUM! — 12 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2007

Stunning bottle - showed really well after 3 hours or so. Maturing, integrated tannin, structured, a nose you wanna swim in… — 10 days ago

Alsu Shakirova
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Peter van den Besselaar

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‘You wanna swim in’ 👌🤭

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

Purchased in Thailand and drank with Nune, Melon, & Michelle (the best company!) — 13 days ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1981

It probably would have been better a few years ago, but still a good drink. Still some tannins, but they went away as it had time to breathe — 17 days ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Missed trying one last year, definitely opening up earlier than my previous bottles. 2 hour decant with a NY Strip. — 6 days ago

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Somm David T

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I do love the style of the 18 Napa Cabernet vintage.
Somm David T

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@Rob Brobst III It is a pedigree estate & winemaking team. Further for me, the style of the vintage w/ really with well made Napa Cabernets are dead center of my style wheelhouse. Round & elegant. Cheers! 🍷

Dalla Valle Vineyards

Maya 2014

Just fabulous…..
So beautifully balanced and complete, combining detail, elegance and persistence. Literally jaw-dropping. Such a privilege to enjoy these bottles together with Maya and Naoko Dalla Valle.
— 12 days ago

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