This wine remains in a good spot right now. This experience was much like the previous however, I did notice a very slight of a vegetal/green note but overall, this is a pretty good bottle of wine.
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A more than decent Cab when given air. Dark purple with elegant extraction and a decent nose. Mixed berry fruits, black and blueberry, plum, currants and black licorice. On the palate, the wine is elegantly bold with firm structure balanced by a graceful finish. This label and vintage is attention worthy with a decent QPR. 92+/ 93 Points.
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As stated previously, this is a fantastic example of what Mike Smith has done with this vineyard, this Cab is very good. Visually compelling color, intense dark purple with a nice nose of violet florals. On the palate it’s nicely extracted with dark berry fruits, black cherry, currants and plum. This wine is bold with really nice flavors but the best is yet to come, it’s so young. It's suggested that you should lay this wine down for a few years for all the components to come together and I believe that to be the case. A Cab that is big, fruit forward yet smooth, ready to drink as a pop and pour, but it does gin traction with decanting/ air. 94 as a pop and pour, 95/96 with air.
4/4/2017 5:33:00 PM - Yack Man, keep your eyes out for the 2014 Apriori Reserve cab. A local store recommended this cab and really impressive for $75. Apparently small production but in my opinion worth seeking-out a bottle to try.
1/4/2016 10:30:00 PM - Outpost Wines, I will keep that in mind. Thanks Bluegoose. I must say the 2013 portfolio of Mike's wines are wonderful. I can't believe how much I have enjoyed the Myriad Napa Valley Cabernet and the Scarlett Cabernet. Fortunately I have been able to put away some of the Scarlett and a few of the Myriad Cabs.
5/11/2015 5:07:00 PM - Hey Yack Man, you seem to have very similar taste in wine as me and was wondering if you would mind giving me a few suggestions for some California reds that are similar to the 2010 Hewitt. I love big, chewy, plummy fruit bombs, they can't be too dense for me honestly. Up to around $100/bottle is OK. Please email me at marty@modernbathroom.com if you have any ideas. I really appreciate it. This isn't some kind of solicitation or whatever, I just can't figure out how to Private Message you (I'm new to this site).
2018 Scarlett Wines Cabernet Sauvignon
5/20/2024 - Yack Man Likes this wine: 93 Points
This wine remains in a good spot right now. This experience was much like the previous however, I did notice a very slight of a vegetal/green note but overall, this is a pretty good bottle of wine.
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2016 John Anthony Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
5/18/2024 - Yack Man Likes this wine: 92 Points
A more than decent Cab when given air. Dark purple with elegant extraction and a decent nose. Mixed berry fruits, black and blueberry, plum, currants and black licorice. On the palate, the wine is elegantly bold with firm structure balanced by a graceful finish. This label and vintage is attention worthy with a decent QPR. 92+/ 93 Points.
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2021 Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon elle
5/17/2024 - Yack Man Likes this wine: 95 Points
As stated previously, this is a fantastic example of what Mike Smith has done with this vineyard, this Cab is very good. Visually compelling color, intense dark purple with a nice nose of violet florals. On the palate it’s nicely extracted with dark berry fruits, black cherry, currants and plum. This wine is bold with really nice flavors but the best is yet to come, it’s so young. It's suggested that you should lay this wine down for a few years for all the components to come together and I believe that to be the case. A Cab that is big, fruit forward yet smooth, ready to drink as a pop and pour, but it does gin traction with decanting/ air. 94 as a pop and pour, 95/96 with air.
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