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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Ruby in color with a very wide reddish rim and medium intensity.

Red fruits on the nose with cedar, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, spices, light earth, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Medium plus in body and soft, with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, light vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very unique Napa Cabernet. Still very young, but showing so much elegance and richness, which is very unique at this stage. Well balanced, smooth complex. Easy drinking and spicy.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

I've had a few older vintages of this wine, which I loved, and this is not what I expected at this young age. Really enjoyed it.

A good quality wine that will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in New French Oak barrels for 24 months. A small production of only 3 barrels.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 3 days ago

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9.3

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, light earth, herbs, spices, cola, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice and pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted. Tangy and elegant.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Drinking much better now than when I had it three years ago.

This 10 year old is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A blend of 85% Cabernet, 8% Petit Verdot and 7% Malbec. Aged in (93% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$180. — 24 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and full bodied, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, earth, peppercorn, espresso and chocolates.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous 11 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Big, bold and beautiful.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. The high alcohol is very much integrated by now.

Elegant and robust. Rich and extracted. Tangy and interesting.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent. I had the 2014 vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking even better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$65 (at release). — a month ago

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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetFix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, blackberries, black plums, figs, tobacco leaf, dark chocolates, cedar, licorice, cola, Mediterranean spices, and black pepper.

Full-bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit-forward on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, figs, light raisins, chocolates spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous 9-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and powerful, with great balance. Fruit-forward and elegant. Easy-drinking and complex.

Drinking beautifully right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking even better now. Will continue to age nicely over the next 10 years.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Merlot. Aged for 28 months in French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$400. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple/ inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of black fruits, cedar, vanilla, licorice, light earth, herbs, spices, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, light perfume, cola and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and very fruity, with black plums, black currants, blackberries, dark chocolates, coffee, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, light earth, herbs, peppercorn and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already very approachable and good right out of the bottle. Nicely balanced with a beautiful nose.

Complex and fruit forward. Rich and extracted. Elegant with a nice mouthfeel.

Better after a couple of hours of airtime, when more earth notes show up to compliment the fruits.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A good wine to pair with a big piece of steak, but also a nice sipping wine.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 10 days ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.

Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing plums, blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, earth and dark chocolates.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and elegant. Tangy and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and so much better after 3 hours of airtime.

This 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

Wine Spectator 93 points. Wine Advocate 94 points.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec and 5% Petit Verdot. Aged in (78% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$160. — a month ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, cedar, tobacco, coffee, toast, light vanilla, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, black cherries, cedar, licorice, vanilla, spices, chocolates, tobacco, light herbs and peppercorn.

Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 3 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley is already delicious. Rich and fruit forward.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. Aged in (20% new) French Oak barrels for 15 months. Less than 10,000 bottles made.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$42. — 2 months ago

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9.3

Moone Tsai Black List XXXIV Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short neon red rim.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, espresso, light earth, dark chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 4 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still very young, but already drinking beautifully. Complex and interesting.

A different kind of Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward, but not 'in your face' kind of wine. Elegant and restrained.

I gave it 3 hours in the decanter, but it might not been enough. The high alcohol is nicely integrated already.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 7 years and see how it evolves. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (65% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A tiny production of only 5 barrels.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$330. — 17 days ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose with black fruits, chocolates, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco and peppercorn.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, cedar, peppercorn, earth, herbs, chocolates, tobacco leaf and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining. Fruit forward and easy drinking.

This 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2012 vintage, is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

A good quality wine, with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Well balanced and elegant.

I've enjoyed many different vintages of this wine over the years, from older to younger, and it never fails to deliver.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Merlot. Aged in ( 75% new) French Oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$300. — a month ago

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9.3

Brandlin Estate Mount Veeder Estate Cuvée 2019, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, diet coke, dark chocolates, light earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light spices, black pepper.

Full-bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, stewed cherries, chocolates, cedar, coffee, tobacco, cola, light earth, herbs, peppercorn, licorice and green tea.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Mount Veeder. Elegant and robust. Spicy and entertaining.

Well balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel. Rich and extracted. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter.

This 5 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years, with good potential to become a 94 point wine.

Easy drinking and very tasty. Loved the complexity on the nose and kept smelling on it.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Zinfandel, 7.5% Petit Verdot and 7.5% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (33% new) French Oak barrels for 20 months.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$75. — 2 months ago