Wine Selection
Raymond Reserve 2014 (USA: CA- Napa Valley) (ID# 3069)
| Name | Raymond Reserve 2014 (ID# 3069) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon | |||
| Region | USA: CA- Napa Valley | |||
| Notes | "The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 40th Anniversary is a blend of 17 vineyards, with the dominant part from the Rutherford Estate. The final blend was 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petit Verdot, Malbec and Petit Syrah. This was aged 19 months in about 30% new French oak and bottled unfiltered. A real beauty, and, for a top Napa Cabernet, an excellent price point... Relatively opulent on the attack and midpalate, the wine is medium to full-bodied with silky tannin, adequate acidity and impressive purity and length." (Wine Advocate) | |||
Additional Notes "Shows off a profile of currant, red berry and red licorice notes. Dense without being weighty, avoiding a tannic overload. Ends with a long, persistent finish. Best from 2019 through 2029." (Wine Spectator) "Dusty and tannic, this is a solid value for its quality—a wine of freshness and grip that offers complexity and approachability in equal measure. Black-cherry and black -pepper flavors highlight the palate." (Wine Enthusiast) "Starts shy, then slowly but surely reveals good concentration and a nice floral component. A herbaceous note below the dark fruit. This is tangy and vibrant, making a change from the frequently overripe styles." (Decanter) |
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| Price | $43.99 |
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| Scores | Press* | Points | Other | Gold Star |
| WA: | 93 pts | |||
| WS: | 92 pts | |||
| WE: | 92 pts | |||
| Other | ABV% | Body | Oak | Bio/Natural/Org/Sus |
| 14.5 | Full | Full | ||
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DEC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
VIN = Vinous
WA = Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)
WE = Wine Enthusiast
WS = Wine Spectator
W&S = Wine & Spirits Magazine