2003 Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon

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Score 92/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2006

(15.4% alcohol) Saturated ruby. Very primary aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice and minerals. Sweet, fat and layered; conveys a very soft, rich palate impression reminiscent of high-grade merlot. Very round wine with exotic brown spice and chocolate flavors. Finishes broad and quite lush, with very fine tannins.

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95
95/100

Robert Parker

92
92/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Drink 2005-2020, Robert Parker, Dec 2005

This is one of the most exciting projects of winemaking consultant Mark Herold. Unfortunately, only 325 cases of the 2003 were produced, and there will probably be even less of the 2004. The 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, which was superb from cask, is even more spectacular from bottle. Its dense, opaque black/purple color is accompanied by scents of graphite interwoven with creme de cassis, charcoal, espresso roast, and spice box. This layered, full-bodied, elegant effort possesses wonderful purity as well as definition. Bottled unfined and unfiltered after 20 months in 100% new French oak, it should drink beautifully for 15 plus years. Tel. (707) 944-1000; Fax (707) 944-1122

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Buccella
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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