2013 Pulido-Walker Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson Vineyard
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The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson Vineyard definitely eclipses its older sibling. It is similarly opaque purple in color, but reveals greater fruit intensity, more massive concentration, but still keeps its delineation and vibrancy on display. Loads of blueberries, blackberries and white flowers jump from the glass of this full-bodied wine, which shares a wonderful opulence and extravagant fruit nature with the Panek, but comes across slightly more floral. This is a beauty to drink over the next 20+ years.
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Pulido-Walker's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson Vineyard has turned out beautifully. Rich, creamy and voluptuous, the Melanson is quite forward for the year. Lavender, savory herbs, tobacco, mint and sweet floral notes are expressive throughout. This distinctive, explosive Pritchard Hill Cabernet is loaded with personality. (AG)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Melanson Vineyard represents a big step up from previous vintages, much of that the result of changes in farming and irrigation. A wine of true density, the 2013 impresses for its combination of power and delineation. Dark blue/black fruits, cloves, new leather, violets and mocha add nuance on the super-expressive finish. There is a lot to look forward to here.