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2019

VHR Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch

Tasted 13 July 2026 Napa Valley · Oakville

A compelling VHR, and one that carries a perfect combination of structure, intensity, and flavor. It's a serious presentation at first pass, but it relaxes enough to allow lovely dark fruit and earth elements to unfold.…

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2010

VHR Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch

Napa Valley · Oakville

This comes off a bit disjointed at first pass, with an overly heavy and sluggish ripe/dark fruit front end and an angular and bitter tail. It is as if a cooler version is colliding with a hot…

Reviewed 29 July 2025
2018

VHR Cabernet Sauvignon Vine Hill Ranch

Napa Valley · Oakville

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Reviewed 27 June 2022
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