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2011 Continuum Proprietary Red

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


Tasting Note:January 8, 2018

Deep ruby red with garnet hue. Dark spices on the nose, notes of anise, herbs and raspberries. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium plus body. Solid acidity too. A little herbal on the palate, dark berries, crushed gravel, pencil shavings. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024.


Bordeaux blend made up of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Merlot.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2024.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Average price is $189.00.


Tasting Note:September 8, 2017

Night six on the Allure of the Seas and wine number seven from the wine crate. This night we are at Samba Grill Brazilian Steakhouse.

Deep ruby red. Attack on the nose was soft with notes of dark spices, anise and iron. Seems to need a little bit of time but the 2011 characteristics keep poking through with notes of twigs, herbal and greenery. With a bit more time came some cinnamon and dark red berries. Medium tannins (6/10) with solid acidity. Seems younger than the nose when you get to the palate with black currants, cassis, bramble red berries and a touch of heat. Medium to medium plus bodied with a little bit of earthiness in the medium plus to full finish.


Bordeaux blend made up of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Merlot.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2026.

Rating:

92 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Average price is $189.00.