Coup de Foudre
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
When lighting strikes, like it did for me in 2012. #coupdefoudre
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š This wine has a deep ruby hue with pink rim variation, strong tearing, and noticeable extraction.
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š This wine has a clean nose and a pronounced intensity of aromas. The aromas are developing and include ripe black cherry, black cassis preserves, baked blackberry, plum sauce, violet, anise, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, and cedar.
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š On the palate, this wine is dry, with high alcohol. It is full-bodied with medium acidity. This wine has medium(+) tannins and a pronounced intensity of flavors. The flavors on the palate are consistent with the nose, including, black cherry, black cassis preserves, baked blackberry and plum, as well as, anise, licorice, earth, molasses, vanilla, and cedar. This wine has a long finish.
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This wine is very good. It offers complexity in aromas and flavors spanning primary (from the grape and alcoholic fermentation), secondary (from post-alcoholic-fermentation processes, like oak aging) and tertiary (from bottle age and maturation) categories. The balance could be improved with greater acidity. This wine may be consumed now, but has potential for additional aging, given the strong tannins and overall structure. It may become even more complex, soften, and become more elegant with additional time in the bottle.
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Coup de Foudre Winery. Cabernet Sauvignon. Vintage 2016. ABV 14.8%.
When lighting strikes, like it did for me in 2012. #coupdefoudre
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.
š This wine has a deep ruby hue with pink rim variation, strong tearing, and noticeable extraction.
.
.
š This wine has a clean nose and a pronounced intensity of aromas. The aromas are developing and include ripe black cherry, black cassis preserves, baked blackberry, plum sauce, violet, anise, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, and cedar.
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š On the palate, this wine is dry, with high alcohol. It is full-bodied with medium acidity. This wine has medium(+) tannins and a pronounced intensity of flavors. The flavors on the palate are consistent with the nose, including, black cherry, black cassis preserves, baked blackberry and plum, as well as, anise, licorice, earth, molasses, vanilla, and cedar. This wine has a long finish.
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This wine is very good. It offers complexity in aromas and flavors spanning primary (from the grape and alcoholic fermentation), secondary (from post-alcoholic-fermentation processes, like oak aging) and tertiary (from bottle age and maturation) categories. The balance could be improved with greater acidity. This wine may be consumed now, but has potential for additional aging, given the strong tannins and overall structure. It may become even more complex, soften, and become more elegant with additional time in the bottle.
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Coup de Foudre Winery. Cabernet Sauvignon. Vintage 2016. ABV 14.8%.
Pleasantly surprised by this wine! Never had it before.. mint, chocolate, black cherries.. enjoyed it quite a bit! @torcnapa
Pleasantly surprised by this wine! Never had it before.. mint, chocolate, black cherries.. enjoyed it quite a bit! @torcnapa
Oct 8th, 2019
