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2016

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon La Bam Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard

Tasted 29 September 2018 California · Napa Valley

Still rockin' and rollin', the 2016 La Bam continues to impress with its ability to rocket-out a ton of red-purple fruit, spice, and cassis, while still maintaining poise and focus. More fruit-driven on the front end…

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25 May 2024 Big, juicy, juicy, juicy, and juicy. Some alcohol comes to the party, but it's washed over pretty quickly by the (you guessed it) juicy fruit. This… 27 July 2018 Boy did this kick out a s***-ton of fruit this time around. Gobs of black and purple berry flavors injected with healthy doses of black rock, cassis,… 22 June 2018 A huge step up from the inaugural 2015 vintage of La Bam, this 2016 is a gorgeous representation of the LPV site. Purple and black core fruit with…
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