Neal Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $29.74-$55.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with a garnet red cast, sticky stained legs, and a thin clear wine ring.
Aromas of plums, hints of prune, earthy underbrush, cinnamon and clove were quite good.
This was a full-bodied red wine with medium acidity, dry, mostly softened tannins, but still supportive, and showing more than competent flavors reflective of the aromas with nuanced anise, coffee, and Black cherry.
Finished long on the trailing palate, mint, and a warm 14.5% alcohol.
Paired well with my bone-in spice-rubbed rib eye.
2014 California Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted
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I think 2014s are showing fab right now.
ReplyDeleteDon't think I have ever had the Neal. Good vineyard management company.
Someone mentioned that they weren't happy with this wine, but I was not only surprised by how good this wine was, but has helped me to forgive Neal for the last Petit sarah I bought from them.
DeletePS can be a difficult wine to love from any producer.
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