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17½/20
Highland Estate Napa Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, California, United StatesThe Highland 'Napa' comes in a giant-sized wrapper with plump, floral, spicy fruit yet still lined with traces of mineral, dusty earth and savoury bits. Slightly richer and rounder than the Sonoma labels although the tannins are probably a bit more plentiful and full strength. On the palate it's beefy displaying rich pepper youthful fruit with smoky, black fruits and spice. A blockbuster in '05. All the fruit in '05 comes off the grey pumice soils of Veeder Peak at 1250'-1850' above sea level and it's 100 per cent estate grown 'mountain' cabernet. Huge potential.Tasted: 02 December 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| US | $60.00 | 750ml | retail |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot
