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2016

Del Dotto Cabernet Sauvignon The Beast

Tasted 5 October 2018 California · Napa Valley

From barrel. The best rendition of The Beast I've had over the last couple of years. Seemingly more focused than the 2015 was at this stage, and more akin to the 2014 in its concentration and complexity, this…

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Del Dotto The David Howell Mountain

Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

From barrel. The David Howell Mountain presents with a ripe plum and cherry syrup core. Some earthy kirsch, currant, and mocha notes compete for attention as well. The flavors seem to be there, but…

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