2010 Kelly Fleming Cabernet Sauvignon
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Dark red. Musky aromas of plum, mocha and chocolate; slightly syrupy. Then sweet, supple and ripe, with currant, plum and chocolate flavors dominating. Plush, nicely dense wine with good perfume but a bit of warmth showing. Finishes sweet and soft, with substantial dusty tannins.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Fleming's 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts gorgeous depth and precision from start to finish. Hints of licorice, sweet spices and menthol are layered into an expressive core of dark fruit in this beautiful, complete Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromas and flavors are naturally quite primary, but there is little doubt greater complexity will develop with more time in bottle. A rich, textured finish rounds things out in style. This is a fabulous showing from Kelly Fleming.
Fleming’s 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts gorgeous depth and precision from start to finish. Hints of licorice, sweet spices and menthol are layered into an expressive core of dark fruit in this beautiful, complete Cabernet Sauvignon. The aromas and flavors are naturally quite primary, but there is little doubt greater complexity will develop with more time in bottle. A rich, textured finish rounds things out in style. This is a fabulous showing from Kelly Fleming. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030. I was quite taken with the three wines I tasted this year from Kelly Fleming and her long-time winemaker Celia Welch. Tel. (707) 942-6849; www.kellyflemingwines.com
Good ruby-red. High-pitched aromas and flavors of blueberry, anise, sage and tarragon, complicated by sexy spices. Broad and pliant in the mouth, with vibrant minerality giving the wine an impression of verve. Denser than the 2009 version, with more stuffing for aging. Very promising.