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2014 Continuum Proprietary Red

Estate: Continuum Estate
Region: Pritchard Hill, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Sage Mountain Vineyard


Tasting Note:April 3, 2018

Deep and dark purplish ruby. Rich nose with lots of dark cocoa, cassis, black fruits, light graphite and dark gravel. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. A bit of anise on the palate with dark fruits, baking spices, tobacco and some nice minerality. Long and lingering finish.


Bordeaux blend made up of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Merlot.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2035.

Rating:

95+ points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - Tasted at The Wine Cabinet average price is around $210.00


Tasting Note:January 20, 2018

First blind red for my father’s 53rd birthday. We tried four 2014s, two were Cabernet Sauvignons and two were Bordeaux Blends.

Deep purplish ruby red. Restrained yet rich nose, dark berries, dark spices and gravel. Heavy tannins (7/10), full bodied and great structure. Rich palate with sweet spices, anise, dark cocoa, black fruits and perfume too. Long and a touch bitter in the finish.


Bordeaux blend made up of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Merlot.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2037.

Rating:

95+ points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - $210.00


Tasting Note:February 3, 2017

Last estate on day one, and what a way to finish it! Deep purplish red. Thick and layered nose, with cinnamon, black cherries, baking spices and fuller than the Novicium. Thick and plush on the palate with tons of dark fruits. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. A bit gritty but great texture. Long and lingering finish.


Bordeaux blend made up of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Merlot.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2030.

Rating:

94+ points.

Price Point:

$$$$$ - $210.00