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Bid on this bottle of 2015 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (99JD, 98JS, 98RP, 97VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "Just about pure perfection, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard comes from vines around the estate, just outside of Rutherford, which were planted in 1997. Sensational notes of crème de cassis, burning embers, bay leaf, and graphite all flow to a full-bodied 2015 that has a deep, layered, multi-dimensional texture that’s hard to describe. With building structure and a beautiful floral character that emerges with time in the glass, perfect balance, and a huge finish, this quintessential Napa Cabernet will benefit from a few years of bottle age and cruise for 3-4 decades. Bravo!" (01/2019)
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2015 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (qty: 1)
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2015 Dana Estates "Helms Vineyard" Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a long-time collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.Tasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
99
Just about pure perfection, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard comes from vines around the estate, just outside of Rutherford, which were planted in 1997. Sensational notes of crème de cassis, burning embers, bay leaf, and graphite all flow to a full-bodied 2015 that has a deep, layered, multi-dimensional texture that’s hard to describe. With building structure and a beautiful floral character that emerges with time in the glass, perfect balance, and a huge finish, this quintessential Napa Cabernet will benefit from a few years of bottle age and cruise for 3-4 decades. Bravo!
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James Suckling
98
So much chocolate and hazelnut character with currant and berry undertones. Full body, dusty tannins and pretty, bright fruit. Tight, tannic tension and vivid, juicy fruit at the end. Drinkable now but better in 2022.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
98
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard has a gregarious nose of freshly crushed black currants, black berries and mulberries with touches of red roses, Indian spices, dried mint and unsmoked cigars. Medium-bodied, fine, fresh and elegantly styled, it delivers tons of black berry and spicy layers with a fine-grained backbone and very long, lively finish. Bottled in June 2017, 225 cases were made. (LPB) 98+
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Vinous
97
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard is still quite young and primary, with tremendous fruit purity and striking presence. Raspberry jam, spice and floral notes are front and center in this plush, beautifully resonant Cabernet Sauvignon from Dana's home vineyard site. Cedar, sweet tobacco and earthy overtones add finesse to this gorgeous, inviting Cabernet from Dana Estates. (AG)
Ratings: JD: 99 JS: 98 RP: 98 VN: 97
