2014

The Grade Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard

Tasted 17 June 2017 Napa Valley · Calistoga

This was the most accessible and giving of the standard Grade Cabernets. It displayed that signature kiss of sweet blue and black fruit that I consider a hallmark of the 2014 vintage. Glycerin and overall viscosity were…

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Producer: The Grade Cellars
Wine: All vintages
Region: Napa Valley · Calistoga
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon
Record: 2014 The Grade Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Winfield Vineyard

Tasting history

This bottle, other nights

10 August 2018 Previous notes apply, except that this had a warm, muddled plum tinge that it couldn't seem to shake all night. The wine was ok, but under-performed… 16 June 2018 Previous notes from last month apply. Medium bodied and middle of the pack amongst other wines at the table. Nice black and some blue core fruit.… 26 May 2018 All previous notes apply. An easy-going crowd pleaser for sure. Flavors are always enjoyable from this wine, if not just a touch simple on the back… 3 May 2018 All previous notes apply. A little more muted than the last bottle. Grossly improper stemware is likely to blame for that. Drinking fine now… 10 March 2018 Open for business right on PnP. Drink now and over the next few years. Not a long terms ager by any means, but enjoyable for what it is. Good flavor… 25 January 2018 Previous notes apply. Same as last month. Lush, ripe (but not over-ripe), and beautifully balanced. A nice rush of dark berry core fruit, with some… 13 December 2017 Same as previous notes. I feel as though I rushed through it this time around. 93-95 points. An excellent wine, especially for the price-point, but I… 25 October 2017 Previous notes apply. This is already coming into an extraordinarily beautiful drinking window at the moment. After two hours of air, this wine was…

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