Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Class of '73 Napa Valley 2021

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Conn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Class of '73 Napa Valley 2021
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
Blend
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot
Winemaker
Jean Hoefliger
Alcohol
14.2%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Full-bodied, rock-solid structure, densely laden

Aromas & flavors: Cassis, black cherry, kirsch, tobacco, roasted herbs de provence, cocoa powder

Tannins & finish: Finely polished tannins, mineral-laced, powerful finish

Pairings: Grilled venison, roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms, dark chocolate, braised pork

Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).

Sources: conncreek.com, cellartracker.com, delectable.com, vivino.com, thirdleafwines.com

Decanter97 pts

With Jean Hoefliger as consultant winemaker, there is a new emphasis on elegance and refinement. The Class of '73 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of fruit from Oakville, St. Helena, Atlas Peak, and select additional sites around Napa Valley. It consists of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, aged for 18 months in 40% new French oak. This is a fashionable, finesse-driven Cabernet with true elegance and precision. Pure cassis and black cherry fruit are laced with tobacco and sprinkled with hints of white pepper. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins that are both present and lengthy and well-integrated. Overall, a tremendous effort from Hoefliger that offers excellent cellar potential.

James Suckling94 pts

This wine is a beautiful homage to the more restrained, complex and savory Napa cabernets of the 1970s and '80s. It's elegant, focused, intricate and well balanced. A medium body and moderate tannins work with good acidity to bring out black cherry, black olive and bay leaf flavors. Drink now or hold.

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Last Bottle Price$79
Listed Retail$150
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$150
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Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
97
2021 VintageExceptional
Hold

Cool, even August; fresh, vibrant, powerfully fruited wines with precision and floral character; drought reduced yields

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
20232021201920182016201420132012
Avoid
2022200320001998
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MisterClean
AboutRoberto Voerzio Nebbiolo Langhe 2023

This isn't the standard Disanfrancesco, but a special LastBottle exclusive labeling.

Dave Santos

I bought it anyway, but any word on these exclusive bottlings from Roberto? I've never had his non exclusive offerings, so I wouldn't have that point of reference anyway, but I assume if he's putting his name on it, it's of good quality.

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Jimmy from Wine Buyer AppCreator of Wine Buyer App

Replying to Dave Santos

I had this exact bottle a few weeks ago and I enjoyed it as a young nebbiolo. Intense on the nose (cherry jolly rancher and rose petal), surprisingly approachable for a 2023 nebbiolo. For the price I think it's a great buy.

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