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Nice evolution at this point. Lots of dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, blackberries, good spice, dry crushed rocks, gritty volcanic minerals, chewy leather, tobacco, graphite, dry and fresh florals. Good acidity, just a touch hot, the length, tension, structure and balance is pretty good. Finishes ripe, fresh to slightly dry tannins.
Nice evolution at this point. Lots of dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, blackberries, good spice, dry crushed rocks, gritty volcanic minerals, chewy leather, tobacco, graphite, dry and fresh florals. Good acidity, just a touch hot, the length, tension, structure and balance is pretty good. Finishes ripe, fresh to slightly dry tannins.
A solid CS from Livermore, I had past vintages and always enjoyed this robust wine very consistent quality. Deep dark color, liars of black current, a touch of plums, cedar wood, dark chocolate, medium to full body, firm tannins, long finish. This wine went supper well with blue cheese, it is also enjoyable on its own. If you can wait a couple of years, though it is accessible now. My score 88, drink to 2021 perhaps longer
A solid CS from Livermore, I had past vintages and always enjoyed this robust wine very consistent quality. Deep dark color, liars of black current, a touch of plums, cedar wood, dark chocolate, medium to full body, firm tannins, long finish. This wine went supper well with blue cheese, it is also enjoyable on its own. If you can wait a couple of years, though it is accessible now. My score 88, drink to 2021 perhaps longer
Dark ruby color with plum skin, dark cherry, low key spice, dark chocolate, and cedarwood aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied, lush and concentrated with solid acidity and plum, blackberry, black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate and vanilla flavors with well integrated dusty sweet tannins. Medium finish. Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon (from the Home Ranch, Ghielmetti Estate, and Smith vineyards), 12% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot. Aged 24 months in 75% new oak, a blend of 52% French, 43% American, and 5% Hungarian barrels.
Dark ruby color with plum skin, dark cherry, low key spice, dark chocolate, and cedarwood aromas. On the palate it's medium-bodied, lush and concentrated with solid acidity and plum, blackberry, black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate and vanilla flavors with well integrated dusty sweet tannins. Medium finish. Blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon (from the Home Ranch, Ghielmetti Estate, and Smith vineyards), 12% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot. Aged 24 months in 75% new oak, a blend of 52% French, 43% American, and 5% Hungarian barrels.
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
