2014 Melka Cabernet Sauvignon CJ Chloe and Jeremy
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The 2014 CJ is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. It was aged 18 months in one-third new French oak. This is a beauty, coming from various Napa AVAs. Melka is fanatical about getting high but soft, silky tannins in his wines, and this wine certainly showcases that talent. Deep opaque ruby/purple in color, with notes of mulberry, licorice, a touch of lead pencil shavings, spice box, black cherries and cassis, the wine is rich, opulent, medium to full-bodied, and ideal for drinking over the next 15 or more years.
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The 2014 C.J. is a delicious entry-level wine from Philippe and Cherie Melka. I would prefer to drink the 2014 sooner rather than later, while the dark cherry, plum, spice and chocolate flavors retain their youthful juiciness. There is plenty to like in this supple, forward Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend.