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IWC 90
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(13.9% alcohol): Good bright red-ruby. Red berries and a strong eucalyptus note on the nose. Juicy, moderately ripe and classically dry, with very good definition and aromatic perfume to the red fruit, mint and licorice flavors. Showing more pliancy and length from bottle--and less obvious greenness--than it did from barrel a year ago. (May/Jun 2013)"
Owned by Chotsie and Alan Blank, grafted onto the Grace Family clone, managed by Jim Barbour and made at Grace Family by Gary Brookman, this special project shows how terroir affects a finished product. The wine displays Rutherford characteristics of sour cherry in association with the unique characteristics of this 1.8 acre plot of land. Above all, the wine exhibits the ‘hallmark’ of the Grace Family Clone: balance and complexity.
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$149.95
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IWC 90
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
In stock, 12+ available
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90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(13.9% alcohol): Good bright red-ruby. Red berries and a strong eucalyptus note on the nose. Juicy, moderately ripe and classically dry, with very good definition and aromatic perfume to the red fruit, mint and licorice flavors. Showing more pliancy and length from bottle--and less obvious greenness--than it did from barrel a year ago. (May/Jun 2013)"
Owned by Chotsie and Alan Blank, grafted onto the Grace Family clone, managed by Jim Barbour and made at Grace Family by Gary Brookman, this special project shows how terroir affects a finished product. The wine displays Rutherford characteristics of sour cherry in association with the unique characteristics of this 1.8 acre plot of land. Above all, the wine exhibits the ‘hallmark’ of the Grace Family Clone: balance and complexity.
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$469.95
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IWC 95
WA 92
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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95 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(made from 67% cabernet sauvignon, 17% cabernet franc, 14% merlot and 2% petit verdot; 70% new oak): Dark purple. Heady, floral-accented aromas of dark berry preserves, vanilla, mocha and black truffle, with a smoky overtone. Sappy, palate-staining blackberry and cassis flavors are lifted and braced by zesty mineral and spice notes and show excellent clarity. Becomes sweeter with air and finishes with superb energy, focus and persistence, with just a whisper of dusty tannins. (May/Jun 2013)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Les Pavots is a huge, dark wine. Blackberry jam, mocha, chocolate, espresso, savory herbs and new leather all positively explode from the glass. Initially quite exciting, the 2010 loses some of its depth through the mid-palate and finish. Overall, this is a solid showing from the Pavots in a vintage that was far from easy. The blend is 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. (Apr 2013)"
Producer notes: "67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Saturated ruby color with a nuance of vermillion, 2010 Les Pavots reveals a deep bouquet of strawberry, black cherry, black currant, blueberry and blackberry, with nuances of cedar, cacao, cigar box, black tea, graphite, a stylish ‘garrigue’ touch, forest floor, sweet vanilla and cloves. Extremely full-bodied, this wine offers the same rich, ripe fruit impressions on the palate. The mouth feel is dense and round, with elegant tannins, which lead to a long finish. Complex, the 2010 Les Pavots will benefit from another year of cellaring for near term enjoyment and will age gracefully for a decade or more. Barrel aged 18 months in 100% French oak barrels. Alcohol 15.0%."
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