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17¼/20
Atalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2002
Napa Valley, California, United StatesAs usual this is a deep, dark, brooding cabernet. The nose is a mix of mint chocolate and smoky, black berry jam with subtle vanilla edges. The attack is young and aggressive but the tannins are round and well managed. Still a baby but the black berry dusty olives and orange peel spikes speak to the exotic. Like the merlot you can drink this now but patience will be rewarded over the next five to seven years minimum. Solid front to back like the vintage. The fruit comes off a maze of vineyards sources at Veeder Peak, Stagecoach, Peter Michael, Beckstoffer Tokalon and Rutherford, Keyes-Howell Mt., Oakville Home Estate and Diamond Mt.Tasted: 13 May 2005Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| AB | $34.00 | 750ml | Fine Wine Boutiques |
| US | $35.00 | 750ml | Winery |
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
