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2012

Mending Wall Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted 11 April 2016 California · Napa Valley

Similar to previous notes. Fruity and a bit sweet. Fairly one-dimensional. A good, easy-going drink, but nothing to get too excited about. Seems to be on the decline for me; not enough structure to show any marked…

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All of my other previous notes apply. This just feels like sort of a lost wine. Nothing really distinguishing about it. I found it difficult to maintain interest in this throughout consumption. As a…

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California · Napa Valley

PnP with wild flavors of red and black berry, red currant, black cherry, black raspberry, tobacco, bitter chocolate, and dust. A little high-toned to start, but quickly lost its bite after a little…

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