2009

The Grade Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley Auction 15 Lot 76

Tasted 21 July 2015 Napa Valley · Calistoga

Pop and pour. A surprisingly soft cabernet that is well integrated and pleasantly balanced. Lacking a bit of personality, complexity, and energy (especially after being open an hour or so), but still enjoyable when…

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Producer: The Grade Cellars
Wine: All vintages
Region: Napa Valley · Calistoga
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2009 The Grade Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Premiere Napa Valley Auction 15 Lot 76

Tasting history

This bottle, other nights

2 August 2015 Same notes as 7/21/15. Tasted side-by-side with a 2009 Favia Cerro Sur red blend. The Favia out-performed the Grade, with the Favia giving more dark…

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