2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (Rutherford)

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Proprietor Val Bure brings the same killer competitive instinct he had as a professional hockey player in the NHL to making wine. Bure's estate vineyard, which is located in St. Helena, right next to Vineyard 29 and Grace, informs the Thirteen and Estate Cabernets, while the Duration emerges mostly from the Missouri Hopper vineyard. Luc Morlet makes the wines in his trademark style that emphasizes voluptuousness and textural opulence. Like many young proprietors, Val Bure is still finding his way. That is a process that can't be rushed. As good as these wines are - and they are quite good - they are also not that differentiated from other similar wines in Napa Valley. That is Bure's next challenge. To express his own style.

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These 2013s from Staglin and winemaker Fredrik Johansson are every bit as good as they were from barrel. Like many of his colleagues, Johansson shortened maceration times because he did not want to overextract the wines. As a result, these are some of the most supple, forward 2013s I tasted this fall. The wines are quite attractive and should drink well with minimal time in bottle, although I wish they had a bit more energy and tension, both of which are such deep signatures of the vintage.

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Winemaker Fredrik Johansson has done a tremendous job in elevating quality and consistency at Staglin in recent years. The estate's 2012s and 2013s are fabulous. In particular, it will be fascinating to follow the evolution of the Staglins' new wine from Booth-Bella Oaks, a historic parcel they are redeveloping with the help of David Abreu's vineyard team. The 2013s are some of the most exciting wines I have tasted here.

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