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2013

MacDonald Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted 7 December 2019 Napa Valley · Oakville

100 points ALL DAY LONG. You want a To Kalon that can stand the test of time, this dude right here is the one to put your money on. The most gorgeous monster ever, wrapped up in a tight, super grippy blackberry and…

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