December 18, 2015

J. DAVIES Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

(Diamond Mtn District, Napa Valley) $100

J. Davies Estate, owned by the Davies family (of Schramsberg fame) makes utterly refined, precise and beautiful cabernets reminiscent of another Diamond Mountain star: Diamond Creek. The savory, cedary spice and ultra-long length are fantastic.

94 points

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