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Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2014 Pride Mountain Sonoma/Napa County Tasting Lot, including 1-bottle of 2014 Pride Mountain Napa-Sonoma Counties Cabernet Sauvignon (93JD, 93RP, 92VN, 90WE, 90WS) and 2-bottles of 2014 Pride Mountain Sonoma/Napa County Cabernet Franc (93RP, 93WE, 92JD). Of the 2014 Pride Mountain Napa-Sonoma Counties Cabernet Sauvignon,Robert Parker's Wine Advocate writes: "A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, with 59% coming from Napa and 41% from Sonoma, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is very deep garnet-purple colored and is scented of crushed black currants, black cherries and black raspberries with touches of Mediterranean herbs, damp soil and unsmoked cigars. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, vibrant and with bags of poise, it is a wine that delivers quiet intensity while leaving a lasting impression. (LPB) 93+" (10/2017)
This lot contains the following items:
2014 Pride Mountain Napa-Sonoma Counties Cabernet Sauvignon (qty: 1)
2014 Pride Mountain Sonoma/Napa Counties Cabernet Franc (qty: 2)
- Lot Items
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2014 Pride Mountain Napa-Sonoma Counties Cabernet Sauvignon (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Purchased from a reputable source and stored in a temperature-controlled home cellar until hand-delivered to K&L.Tasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
93
The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from Pride comes from close to equal parts Napa and Sonoma and checks in as 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and the balance Merlot. Blackcurrants, smoked earth, chocolate, and tobacco leaf notes all flow to a medium to full-bodied, rounded, nicely concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon that has tons of fruit and texture, yet stays balanced. It has just a hint of oak but is already charming and delicious. Drink it over the coming 10-15 years.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93
A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, with 59% coming from Napa and 41% from Sonoma, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is very deep garnet-purple colored and is scented of crushed black currants, black cherries and black raspberries with touches of Mediterranean herbs, damp soil and unsmoked cigars. Medium-bodied, finely crafted, vibrant and with bags of poise, it is a wine that delivers quiet intensity while leaving a lasting impression. (LPB) 93+
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Vinous
92
The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a super-classic Pride wine. Rich, powerful and voluptuous, the 2014 offers notable density in a forward, fruity style that can be enjoyed young. Even so, the 2014 has more than enough structure to develop positively for at least a handful of years. Black cherry, plum, mocha, spice and new leather infuse this dark, voluptuous Cabernet. The sensation of stress through drought is evident, but not overpowering. (AG)
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Wine Enthusiast
90
Blended with 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, this is a full-bodied wine, no doubt, with inviting waves of dark cherry, cassis and milk chocolate. Well structured, it retains underlying acidity that helps balance out the ripeness and power of the fruit. (VB)
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Wine Spectator
90
Well-built, with firm tannins framing a core of dark berry, cedar, sage and tobacco leaf flavors. Enjoyable now but will likely improve in a year or two. (JL)
Ratings: JD: 93 RP: 93 VN: 92 WE: 90 WS: 90 -
2014 Pride Mountain Sonoma/Napa Counties Cabernet Franc (750 ml)Quantity: 2Provenance: Purchased from a reputable source and stored in a temperature-controlled home cellar until hand-delivered to K&L.Condition: ExcellentTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
93
The 2014 Cabernet Franc, which sees 18 months in 40% new French oak, is actually a blend of 80.5% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Deep opaque purple in color, with notes of spring flowers, black raspberries and blueberries, the wine hits the palate with more florest floor and floral notes, a continuation of the blue and red fruit flavor spectrum, some nice spice, and finely tuned sweet tannin. This medium to full-bodied beauty should drink nicely for 10-15+ years. (RP)
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Wine Enthusiast
93
This wine is well made, structured and built to age. A wealth of baked plum meets clove, leather and mouth-coating tannin weight, as a full-bodied concentration of meaty texture provides heft and depth. (VB)
This wine is well made, structured and built to age. A wealth of baked plum meets clove, leather and mouth-coating tannin weight, as a full-bodied concentration of meaty texture provides heft and depth. (VB)
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Jeb Dunnuck
92
Blackberries, black raspberries, scorched earth, wet rock and coffee notes all emerge from the 2014 Cabernet Franc. A blend of 80% Cabernet Franc, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, aged in 40% new French oak, it’s medium to full-bodied, firm, fresh and focused on the palate, with building tannin. Give bottles 2-3 years and drink over the following decade. 92+
Ratings: RP: 93 WE: 93 JD: 92
