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Napa Valley · Napa · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Malbec · Petit Verdot
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Napa Valley · Napa
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meat · lamb · aged cheeses · grilled meats
Rated vintages
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200794 pts
This Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend is a best-of-barrels selection from Summers' various Cabs throughout Napa Valley. It's unquestionably a big wine, densely packed with blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate flavors. It's also very young. The tannins pack a real punch. New oak,…
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200692 pts
Held back for four-plus years before release, this Bordeaux blend has become softly gentle and approachable. It's rich in cherry, raspberry and cassis flavors, with a gorgeous, plump coating of sweet, toasted oak. Drink over the next five years.