Secret Door Winery
Mrs. Jung Min Lee Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
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.
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.
Secret Door Winery JML Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking very nicely now.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, tobacco, vanilla, spices, chocolates, dark coffee and vegetables.
Dry and fruit forward. Big, yet elegant with a soft mouthfeel.
Long finish with fine grained tannins.
A good quality wine that will age nicely in the next 10 years.
Nicely balanced, elegant and smooth. Will be interesting to try it again in 5 years.
Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up (4 hours).
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and good with food too. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats like a big piece of steak. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$65.
Secret Door Winery JML Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, California
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking very nicely now.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with cedar, tobacco, vanilla, spices, chocolates, dark coffee and vegetables.
Dry and fruit forward. Big, yet elegant with a soft mouthfeel.
Long finish with fine grained tannins.
A good quality wine that will age nicely in the next 10 years.
Nicely balanced, elegant and smooth. Will be interesting to try it again in 5 years.
Good right out of the bottle and gets earthier as it opens up (4 hours).
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and good with food too. Will pair nicely with barbecue meats like a big piece of steak. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
14% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$65.
Blackberry, cherry, currant, raspberry, loamy earth and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.
Blackberry, cherry, currant, raspberry, loamy earth and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.
Jul 14th, 2021Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, vanilla, plum and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins.
Cherry, raspberry, blackberry, currant, vanilla, plum and oak. Full-bodied and velvety tannins.
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