2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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Deep garnet-purple, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is scented of crème de cassis, ripe plums and pencil shavings with hints of sautéed herbs and beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with concentrated black fruit and earth flavors, framed by grainy tannins and finishing with an herbal lift.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Very ripe and plummy, verging on jammy. Full body, fruit-forward and spicy. Flavorful finish.
Another delicious wine, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a terrific example of the year. Creamy and beautifully layered on the palate, the 2013 captures all of the pedigree of this great vintage in a style that offers a bit more immediacy than many other wines. Best of all, the Cabernet Sauvignon is a remarkable value. Bright red stone fruit, mint, white flowers and tobacco add nuance on the silky yet powerful finish. (AG)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is shaping up to be another gem. Darker, more powerful and more incisive, the 2013 has enough energy to drink well for the next decade or so. Black cherries, blackberry jam, cloves, menthol and new leather build to a huge, enveloping finish supported by firm yet nicely-integrated tannins.