2013 Annum Cabernet Sauvignon
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Deep ruby, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum, blended with 9% Cabernet Franc, opens with aromas of roast lamb, cast iron pan, mint chocolate, cassis and black cherry liqueur with cardamom, clove and anise plus red berry and flower sparks. It's medium to full-bodied, lush and rounded with firm, grainy tannins and juicy freshness, finishing long and layered. This is still a baby. 886 cases were made.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum is one of the richer wines in David Ramey's range, but I don’t see it as meaningfully more complex than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon, perhaps because the 100% new oak is a bit pronounced at this stage. Most of the fruit for the Annum is sourced from hillside vineyards in Mount Veeder, Oakville and Rutherford.
Inky blue/black fruit, grilled herbs, sage, menthol and lavender are some of the many notes that inform the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Annum. In this vintage, the Annum is predominantly Cabernet, and that is exactly what comes through. Much darker than the 2012 tasted alongside it, the 2013 boasts tons of explosive energy and the potential to drink well for many years.