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2000 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley (3/6/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, roasted meat, cigar box, black pepper and wet stones. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink over the short term. Best bottle I’ve had to date. (93 points)

2002 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (3/4/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lavender, cassis, boysenberry and plum. Flavors of boysenberry, raspberry and tart berries. Tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)

2012 Buty Cabernet Sauvignon Beast Phinny Hill Vineyard – USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Horse Heaven Hills (2/6/2019)
WIML91

Tasted non blind. Followed over about two hours.

Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch, potpourri and berries. Flavors of plums, boysenberries and berries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (91 points)

2012 David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147 – USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford (2/6/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Light nose of dried herbs, plums and berries. Flavors of raspberries, boysenberries and Bing cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold. (93 points)

2016 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley – USA, California, Napa Valley (2/6/2019)
WIML89

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of banana, plums and mixed berries. Flavors of plums, berries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (89 points)

2002 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate – USA, California, Napa Valley (2/17/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Nice nose of soapstone, cassis, plum and a hint of leather. Flavors of boysenberries, cherries and plums. Tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)

2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, Washington (2/6/2019)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch,tobacco, black berries and plums. Flavors of plums, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)