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Mount Eden Vineyards Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Ratings on Delectable
Renato Hoyle 
So balanced
So balanced
9.5
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2018 vintage. Oak a little showier than last visit 4.20.24. *Full disclosure* Probably my favorite CA cabernet for QPR purposes-year in, year out-since the early 90's. Not inexpensive, yet, in a world of ridiculous CA cab pricing, this is a bargain. Had I storage space and projected lifespan, would pick up two cases and crack a bottle every year starting in 2028. Some overt baby fat/oak to dissipate in anticipation. Currently, wanting more structure and depth but, given the track record with this wine/producer, it's enroute. 5.29.24.
2018 vintage. Oak a little showier than last visit 4.20.24. *Full disclosure* Probably my favorite CA cabernet for QPR purposes-year in, year out-since the early 90's. Not inexpensive, yet, in a world of ridiculous CA cab pricing, this is a bargain. Had I storage space and projected lifespan, would pick up two cases and crack a bottle every year starting in 2028. Some overt baby fat/oak to dissipate in anticipation. Currently, wanting more structure and depth but, given the track record with this wine/producer, it's enroute. 5.29.24.
9.3
Janice in Livermore
2018 Cab at the Jose James concert at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz.
2018 Cab at the Jose James concert at Kuumbwa in Santa Cruz.
8.9Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2018 vintage. 85% Cab, 10% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc and 2% PV. One of the highest % of Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine that I can remember. 14% ABV. Tapenade, smoke and ripe, dark plum nose. Medium body. Softens up somewhat on the finish. Wine (and not just this vintage) occasionally drinks like 2nd growth Durfort-Vivens in Margaux with Mount Eden Vineyards having slightly more body. I need to compare the last three vintages of each all together. Spooky. 4.20.23.
2018 vintage. 85% Cab, 10% Merlot, 3% Cab Franc and 2% PV. One of the highest % of Cabernet Sauvignon in this wine that I can remember. 14% ABV. Tapenade, smoke and ripe, dark plum nose. Medium body. Softens up somewhat on the finish. Wine (and not just this vintage) occasionally drinks like 2nd growth Durfort-Vivens in Margaux with Mount Eden Vineyards having slightly more body. I need to compare the last three vintages of each all together. Spooky. 4.20.23.
9.4Henry Fuseler
2/2023. Medium bodied cab blend. Good flavor and nice on the palate. Mr. Friendly’s
2/2023. Medium bodied cab blend. Good flavor and nice on the palate. Mr. Friendly’s
8.9Henry Fuseler
12/2022. Bold and smooth. Nice on the palate. Paired well with the baked oysters and bass at Mr. Friendly’s.
12/2022. Bold and smooth. Nice on the palate. Paired well with the baked oysters and bass at Mr. Friendly’s.
9.0Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2018 vintage. Last tasted 5.29.24 (9.3) and 4.20.23 (9.4). This bottle in a state of transition with light-medium/medium body and tasted a little off. Had a sample bottle of the winery's chardonnay that was maderized...this could have been included in the same package. Not rating.
2018 vintage. Last tasted 5.29.24 (9.3) and 4.20.23 (9.4). This bottle in a state of transition with light-medium/medium body and tasted a little off. Had a sample bottle of the winery's chardonnay that was maderized...this could have been included in the same package. Not rating.
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