Lot 49, 2018 Alexander Valley Cabernet, thought to be Medlock Ames - surprised to be saying this, but drink up, this is ready and not going to improve from here. Wine is ok, but not exceptional, CT score seems about right (88)
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Happy for you on this one, but also not. That is definitely on my short list of the ones that got away. I was on a plane when it released and it was gone when I landed. This enterprise was harder but more fun when you felt like you had minutes to respond to the great deals.
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I’ve not been following this thread closely for a while. After years, we have nearly finished the dozens of cases of '18 & '19 dN cab. On to the 21s. Are there any 21s that are drinking poorly - and may need more time? thanks.
I’m now holding out Lot 390 | 2021 Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon until at least 2029. The 2021 Shiraz L 349 & 354 are on target at this time. Note that L 354 is continuing to mature nicely.
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396 isn’t ready IMO. Not drinking poorly, just not near its potential.
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Thanks Jonah, I’ll keep mine stashed in the back for a while more.
Tim - thanks for the note; I’ve been holding off waiting for these to come around. I don’t have any 21 cabs, so can’t help you there. I like my reds older than apparently a lot of the DN crowd, so still have a fair number of 18/19 cabs that are still on the upslope for me.
The DN 2018 Malbec appears to be on the downslope so I will drink mine up soon:
Splash decant. The fruit and blackberry notes have faded a little more since my last bottle so more savory earthy flavors are in the fore, but a well-integrated, mature Malbec. Paired well with red beans and rice. I may have had a better $15 bottle of wine, but I can’t remember when.
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Thanks. Looks like the only 21s I have are 357,370,429,430, & 472
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429, is ready and beautiful! Enjoy!
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240 Washington cab. 2019. As good as ever. Only have 3/48 left. Such a reliable wine
244 Sonoma 2019 cab. One of the stealthily great wines. I think I only have 1/12 left. Sad to have to move on from this one.
Both without decant
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A pet project from Cam:
2021 Eleveur Pinot Noir Twin Hills
~12\24, PnP, 5 years past vintage.
This is drinking fine now. The oak has finally integrated nicely. Deep and emerging complexity.
A hefty PN for sure, delightful. Day 2 still fresh! Can go a few more years.
with avocado, mushroom omelettes
Lot 362, 2019 Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Worst dN I’ve had to date, and I’ve had a lot of lots.
Day 1 Coravined…thin, not really distinctly a Zin. I thought…needs air, pulled the cork.
Day 2 nearly undrinkable. Took a gulp and then poured it down the drain.
No notes on this anywhere…am I the only one who bought this one?
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