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Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California, USA
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Full bodied, smooth and soft, with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, dark chocolates and light herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a really nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. Fruit forward and spicy. Rich and elegant.
Still very young, but already delicious. A good quality wine that will continue to improve in the next 10 years.
Tangy and entertaining with nice complexity. A good sipping wine.
Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. Only 900 bottles made.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Full bodied, smooth and soft, with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, dark chocolates and light herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a really nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. Fruit forward and spicy. Rich and elegant.
Still very young, but already delicious. A good quality wine that will continue to improve in the next 10 years.
Tangy and entertaining with nice complexity. A good sipping wine.
Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. Only 900 bottles made.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark inky in color with a short purplish rim.
Light nose with blue and black fruits, oak, herbs, dark chocolates and coffee.
Full-bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black cherries, cedar, licorice, light cola, coffee, peppercorn, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink nicely, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant. Chewy and opulent.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Rich and complex, but easy drinking, and a good quality wine. Spicy and tangy.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. A tiny production of only 3 barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark inky in color with a short purplish rim.
Light nose with blue and black fruits, oak, herbs, dark chocolates and coffee.
Full-bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black cherries, cedar, licorice, light cola, coffee, peppercorn, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink nicely, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant. Chewy and opulent.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Rich and complex, but easy drinking, and a good quality wine. Spicy and tangy.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. A tiny production of only 3 barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$80.
Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
On the nose black currants, black plums, light cedar, vegetables, earth, diet cola, herbs, light wet leaves and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, dried figs, tobacco, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, earth, vegetables, cola, herbs, chocolates and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder. Rich, tangy and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up. Much better after 2 hours in the decanter.
Feels like a blend of Napa and Bordeaux, which is always interesting.
This 5 year old is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very tasty. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. I paired it with cheeses and dried meats. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A tiny production of only seven barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
On the nose black currants, black plums, light cedar, vegetables, earth, diet cola, herbs, light wet leaves and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, plums, dried figs, tobacco, spices, cedar, licorice, vanilla, earth, vegetables, cola, herbs, chocolates and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder. Rich, tangy and interesting.
Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up. Much better after 2 hours in the decanter.
Feels like a blend of Napa and Bordeaux, which is always interesting.
This 5 year old is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very tasty. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. I paired it with cheeses and dried meats. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
A tiny production of only seven barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet from Napa Valley.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, dried fruits, toasted cedar, vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, sweet tobacco, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, mocha and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, spices, espresso, tobacco, herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead and dark chocolates.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Although still very young, the nose is already wonderful.
Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. Once it opens up (1 hour), earthy notes show up, and make it more interesting.
A good quality wine with good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with some Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Aged for 30 months in French oak barrels (30% new). A small production of only 6 barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$79.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet from Napa Valley.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, dried fruits, toasted cedar, vanilla, licorice, light vegetables, sweet tobacco, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, mocha and black pepper.
Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, spices, espresso, tobacco, herbs, peppercorn, pencil lead and dark chocolates.
Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Although still very young, the nose is already wonderful.
Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. Once it opens up (1 hour), earthy notes show up, and make it more interesting.
A good quality wine with good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with some Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Aged for 30 months in French oak barrels (30% new). A small production of only 6 barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$79.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.
Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity, although still young.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, vegetables, light wet leaves, herbs and earth.
Earthier than expected from a Napa Cabernet. Feels like a left bank Bordeaux with a new world twist. Unique and interesting.
Will age nicely in the next 10 years. A good quality wine. Good by itself or with food.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.
Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity, although still young.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, vegetables, light wet leaves, herbs and earth.
Earthier than expected from a Napa Cabernet. Feels like a left bank Bordeaux with a new world twist. Unique and interesting.
Will age nicely in the next 10 years. A good quality wine. Good by itself or with food.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It’s time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa.
Inky in color with a very short reddish rim.
Gorgeous nose of wildflowers, black plums, cedar, cooked cherries, chocolates, dark coffee, earth, licorice, blackberries, vanilla, light graphite and black pepper.
Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, light coke, earth, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Already drinking very nicely with a great mouthfeel.
Needs time to open up and after two and a half hours in a decanter, it just blossomed and surprised me. Changed completely, so be patient with it.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and good with food too.
A Good quality wine, and still young with lots of potential to become a 95+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will age nicely in the next 15 years.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A very small production of only seven barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It’s time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa.
Inky in color with a very short reddish rim.
Gorgeous nose of wildflowers, black plums, cedar, cooked cherries, chocolates, dark coffee, earth, licorice, blackberries, vanilla, light graphite and black pepper.
Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, light coke, earth, coffee and peppercorn.
Medium finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This is a great Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak in Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Already drinking very nicely with a great mouthfeel.
Needs time to open up and after two and a half hours in a decanter, it just blossomed and surprised me. Changed completely, so be patient with it.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and good with food too.
A Good quality wine, and still young with lots of potential to become a 95+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will age nicely in the next 15 years.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A very small production of only seven barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It’s time for some Cabernet on this wonderful #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, blueberries, black currants, cedar, licorish, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, vegetables, earth, tobacco leaf, leather, herbs, spices, peppercorn and light alcohol.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, toasted oak, vanilla, earth, licorice, spices, coffee, herbs, tobacco, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet. Nicely balanced with a great mouthfeel.
Still very young and showing lots of vegetable notes. Needs 5 years to come to its own. Showing great potential for aging. Shows nice complexity already.
Not your typical fruit forward Napa Cabernet, although it is fruity, no doubt about it. A nice wine to sip on with friends and talk about.
Needs a few hours to open up properly. I let it open up for 3 hours. Well worth the wait.
Rich, spicy, smooth and elegant. Delicious once it opens up.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Grapes are grown at 1,500 feet of elevation and are hand picked. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah and a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in mostly French oak barrels (40% new) for 27 months. A very small production of only 7 barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$95.
It’s time for some Cabernet on this wonderful #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, blueberries, black currants, cedar, licorish, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, vegetables, earth, tobacco leaf, leather, herbs, spices, peppercorn and light alcohol.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, toasted oak, vanilla, earth, licorice, spices, coffee, herbs, tobacco, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a very tasty Napa Cabernet. Nicely balanced with a great mouthfeel.
Still very young and showing lots of vegetable notes. Needs 5 years to come to its own. Showing great potential for aging. Shows nice complexity already.
Not your typical fruit forward Napa Cabernet, although it is fruity, no doubt about it. A nice wine to sip on with friends and talk about.
Needs a few hours to open up properly. I let it open up for 3 hours. Well worth the wait.
Rich, spicy, smooth and elegant. Delicious once it opens up.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Grapes are grown at 1,500 feet of elevation and are hand picked. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Petite Sirah and a touch of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in mostly French oak barrels (40% new) for 27 months. A very small production of only 7 barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$95.