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2015

Vangone Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

Tasted 19 September 2021 California · Napa Valley

Over two and a half years since my last sample, the 2015 Vangone is now in quite the agreeable state at this stage in the game. A downshift from its original roaring intensity has made way for a more rolling wave of…

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2018

Vangone Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

California · Napa Valley

A barrel sample. Open your arms up super wide because here comes a big slathery fruit hug that might initially suffocate the senses with its wrap-around Lennie Smalls-like power. But without worry…

Reviewed 30 April 2021
2017

Vangone Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Block B

California · Napa Valley

From B Block. A higher register animal than the 2015 and 2016 dark earthy beasts, this 2017 hits the palate with red and purple plum skin and red and black raspberry notes. Offers a youthfully…

Reviewed 7 December 2019
2016

Vangone Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

California · Napa Valley

Barrel sample. Chocolate, rich black soil, black licorice, bitter Baker's chocolate, and a fat, healthy dollop of bad-assness. I LOVE the earthy qualities of this wine, which really make to elevate…

Reviewed 8 June 2019
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