Dr. Owen Bargreen
The 2016 Almaviva Cabernet Sauvignon is a seductive, dense and chewy effort from this historic project in Chile. Aromatically a bit reticent and needing some time in the decanter to unwind, this beautiful Cabernet slowly unveils exotic spice aromas that parade with suggestions of creme de cassis, green bell pepper, and huckleberry pie. The silky mouthfeel really entices and captivates the senses. While obviously rich, this has a brightness and good sense of minerality that runs through the core of intense dark fruit, milk chocolate, pipe tobacco and dried herbal flavors that all push the envelope in intensity and decadence. While a delight to enjoy at this stage in its development, the 2016 Almaviva Cabernet Sauvignon will cellar well for the next two decades. Drink 2019-2038- 96
The 2016 Almaviva Cabernet Sauvignon is a seductive, dense and chewy effort from this historic project in Chile. Aromatically a bit reticent and needing some time in the decanter to unwind, this beautiful Cabernet slowly unveils exotic spice aromas that parade with suggestions of creme de cassis, green bell pepper, and huckleberry pie. The silky mouthfeel really entices and captivates the senses. While obviously rich, this has a brightness and good sense of minerality that runs through the core of intense dark fruit, milk chocolate, pipe tobacco and dried herbal flavors that all push the envelope in intensity and decadence. While a delight to enjoy at this stage in its development, the 2016 Almaviva Cabernet Sauvignon will cellar well for the next two decades. Drink 2019-2038- 96
9.6TJ Maxwell
Nice. Structured and powerful
Nice. Structured and powerful
9.1Joanne Franzel
Jeff’s kind of wine. Big and bold. Perfect with a fatty rib eye.
Jeff’s kind of wine. Big and bold. Perfect with a fatty rib eye.
9.0William Goldsmith
Think this bottle was a touch off but didn’t do it for the crowd tonight. Will try it again tho.
Think this bottle was a touch off but didn’t do it for the crowd tonight. Will try it again tho.
8.9Sebastien Leger
The legend.
The legend.
9.2Jwa-Min Nam
Dark berries, chocolate, oak and leather with silky finish. Very lovely.
Dark berries, chocolate, oak and leather with silky finish. Very lovely.
9.4Location
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