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2010

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Tasted 25 August 2016 Napa Valley · St. Helena

Previous tasting notes apply. My last bottle. PnP was slightly tight, with some alcohol lingering on the finish. Red and black fruit dominant, with black licorice, red and black currant, and some cedar and stone notes…

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9 March 2016 Same as my specific CT notes from 10/31/2015. Good stuff. Barely needed a decant. Drink now and over the next few years. 31 October 2015 Similar to my CT notes from 08/07/15. Especially fantastic after about an hour decant. Dark berry fruits, charcoal, earth, and some subtle clove… 7 August 2015 Right out of the gate, the 2010 Myriad Dr. Crane reminds you why Mike Smith knows what the hell he is doing. A velvety smooth version of a Dr. Crane…
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