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2002 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley (4/14/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Decanted for sediment and a crumbling cork. Served from MAGNUM.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowerss, leather, cassis, Kirsch and plum. Flavors of cassis, plum and raspberries. Medium acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)

2006 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Peterson Family Vineyard – USA, California, Napa Valley (3/19/2019)
WIML94

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

Purple color in the glass, almost inky like in the center but clear at the rim. Deep and opaque at the center. Big nose of raspberries, blueberries, soapstone, leather, roasted meat and cassis. Flavors of raspberries, loganberries and plum. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. Wow. Might even be a point higher. Excellent representation of Petite Sirah. (94 points)

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)

2013 Crocker & Starr Casali – USA, California, Napa Valley (2/6/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Briar patch, boysenberry and mixed spices. Flavors of raspberries, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (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 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)