2018 Buoncristiani Family Cabernet Sauvignon The Core
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Core is a classic wine in the lineup in that it reveals the same inky color and powerful, full-bodied style, yet it hits another level due to its elegance, flawless balance, and fabulous finish. Loads of crème de cassis, blueberries, new leather, white flowers, graphite, and lead pencil-like notes define the bouquet, and this beauty is seamless and layered on the palate, with plenty of acidity as well as tannins. Hide bottles for 4-5 years, and it should keep for 20-25 years in cold cellars.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 The Core is loaded with crème de cassis, blackberry jam, grilled herbs, lavender, licorice and sweet spice. Unctuous and yet massively tannic, the 2018 is going to need a few years to come into its own, but it appears to have the underlying fruit depth to handle those tannins.
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Core is a little closed to begin, soon unfurling to reveal profound scents of black currant cordial, baked black plums and boysenberries with hints of licorice, dark chocolate, cardamom and tar plus a touch of camphor. The rich, densely packed, full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating black fruit preserves layers with loads of savory accents and a firm yet velvety texture, finishing very long and spicy.