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Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“Another blockbuster, the smoking good 2013 Collaboration
Series V checks in as a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from one
of the finest terroirs on Red Mountain, the Ciel du Cheval
Vineyard. Made by Chris Gorman and one of the more flamboyant, ripe and decadent wines in the lineup, it’s loaded with
black raspberry and assorted dark fruits, licorice and vanilla
bean that give way to a full-bodied, concentrated, layered and
perfectly balanced 2013 that has no hard edge, killer purity
of fruit and a great finish. It will be hard to resist in its youth,
yet I suspect evolve for 20-25 years. It’s the last year this cuvee will be made, and there’s a scant 200 cases. Don’t miss it!”