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Xtant The Cabernets from St. Helena are from well-drained soil, some with obsidian. They provide violets, lavender, chocolate, berries and coffee. The other Cabernets are from well-drained rocky red soil and contain hints of black cherry and plum. The Merlot is jammy like a Cabernet Sauvignon and the Malbec is from the valley floor in Rutherford and adds violet and bottle brush to the nose.
Wine Advocate
The dark ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Xtant exhibits a sexy bouquet of chocolate, smoked herbs, black currants, and blackberries, full body, nicely tannin, acidity, wood, and alcohol, and a seductive, long finish. It should drink beautifully for 10 or more years. Score: 93 - Robert Parker, December 2008.
Wine Spectator
A rich, graceful and seductive style that exhibits layers of ripe plum, currant and jazzy smoky, toasty oak, with hints of mocha that fan out on the palate. Ends with ripe, supple tannins and a long, elegant finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. Drink now through 2015. Score: 94 - James Laube, July 2008.
| Type | Red | | Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
| | Vintage | 2004 | | Bottle size | 750mL | | Alcohol content | 15.7% | | Appellation | California – Napa Valley | | Wine Advocate | 93 | | Wine Enthusiast | --
| | Wine Spectator | 94
| | Other | n/a |
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Product #1183076
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