The 2021 Fe ’26’ Proprietary Red is nothing short of sensational. This has everything you could ask for in a Napa Valley wine, starting with the striking aromatics of ripe black currants and black cherries, which are beautifully woven together with exotic spices, dusty graphite, chocolate shavings, loam, violets, sage with hints of espresso and mineral accents that all come together and burst out of the glass. On the palate this is every bit as stunning, full-bodied, structured and concentrated, yet displaying remarkable poise. It continues to impress with its excellent depth and complexity, as layers of gorgeous ripe dark fruits, exotic spices, graphite and loam are beautifully framed by the dusty, yet supple tannins, which take it through the long, opulent finish. The 2021 is a truly magnificent wine, which is thoroughly impressive and flat-out delicious right now, yet it should also have an extremely bright future ahead. This is composed of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 11% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 99 |
$NA |
2024-2050 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
California |
Napa Valley, Spring Mountain |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| J. D'Angelo |
November, 2023 |
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