2017 Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon Anjea Sleeping Lady Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Yountville, Wine Review

One of the best 2017 Napa Cabs that I have tried. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is lovely with cassis, cedar, blueberries, spice and char. Full bodied. Medium to firm tannins. Great texture. On the palate, this is not as big as expected in good way. Complex and deep. Long finish. In much the same way Screaming Eagle is restrained yet still of Napa, that is how this wine comes across. Delicious, deep and complex. It my still improve but seems like it should have another ten to fifteen years easily in it. Great on its own, this worked very well with various vegetarian pizzas.

Grade:

A+

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Vintage:

2017

Current Price:

$460.00USD

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2013 Empreinte Cabernet Sauvignon Sleeping Lady Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Yountville, Wine Review

Vintage:

2013

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Current Price:

$175.00USD

The label states they make single vineyard, single varietal wines. First time trying one. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with cassis, slight cedar, spice and a slight earthiness. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is concentrated and deep. Lots of cassis flavors with some earthiness and char. Long finish. Very good. More concentrated and piercing than complex but that works for this wine. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years. It will work well with roasted or grilled meats and fowl.

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