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Over the past holiday season during which we celebrated the birth of our great creator's son and the hope and commitments traditional for a new year we had the opportunity with friends and family to taste a few special wines. These were all from select areas of Napa Valley and each had the good fortune of being scored 100 points by Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate. Notably all were special, but we highlight the 3 that impressed our palates the most. Included are the links to the tasting notes for each:
- 2013 Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2013 Cliff Lede Vineyards Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2013 Turnbull Wine Cellars Pierra Cabernet Sauvignon
All of these wines are powerful examples of a 2013 Napa vintage that produced wines that are lusciously flavorful, beautifully balanced and should be hallmarks of your table and cellar for years to come; in our opinion this is the vintage of at least a decade. These wines have similar taste profiles while at the same time displaying the uniqueness of their individual terroirs and artful interpretation of each of their accomplished wine makers.
The limited productions levels of these wines (ranging from less than 100 bottles to several 100 cases) confirms the boutique nature of the best that Napa Valley has to offer. They are/were available directly from the winery or in limited distribution. It is the charter of boutiquewines.com to bring you wine ideas that reach well beyond those typically available through "big box" wine/liquor and grocery stores. These special wines present a superior value for the price and along with these wineries' expanded offerings are worthy of special occasions with your friends, families and selective associates.
The included video should further perk your interest. All the best and cheers! RJKirk
