2017 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Three Graces Blend
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The 2017 Three Graces is an ample, dramatic wine endowed with serious textural depth and intensity. Blackberry jam, spice, new leather, menthol and licorice are all amped up in a bold, dramatic Cabernet Sauvignon that shows considerable power and structure, even amid all of its richness and density.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A barrel sample of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, the very deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Red Blend Three Graces features warm cassis, Mediterranean herbs, unsmoked cigars and blueberry pie with touches of damp soil and tree bark. The palate is medium-bodied and chewy with great freshness, finishing with herbal accents lifting the dark fruit.
The 2017 Red Blend Three Graces is a powerful, massive wine with tons of potential. Big tannins wrap around a core of raspberry jam, white chocolate, menthol and spice, while floral notes add an attractive brightness throughout. The 2017 is impressive, even in the early going.