2016 Yao Ming Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve

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Score 95/100 · Drink 2019-2034, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2019

Including slightly more Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Yao Ming Family Reserve is 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot brought up all in new French oak. It's a beautiful, full-bodied effort that shines for its purity and balance as well as its classic crème de cassis, spicy oak, graphite, and cedar aromas and flavors. It's a sexy, flamboyant effort that will drink nicely for 15-20 years.

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95
95/100

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95
95/100

Jeb Dunnuck

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2021-2031, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2018

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Yao Ming Family Reserve packs a serious punch, with plenty of depth in its black cherry, mocha, new leather, plum, licorice and chocolate flavors. Today, the Reserve is a bit rough around the edges, but if it comes together in bottle it could very well merit an even more positive note. The 2016 is dense, plush and inviting.

97 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 97/100 · Drink 2020-2038, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Oct 2018

Containing a 3% splash of Petit Verdot, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Yao Ming Family Reserve is deep garnet-purple colored and spills seductively out of the glass with compelling crème de cassis, plum preserves and baked cherries scents plus hints of mocha, menthol, underbrush and cedar chest. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated in the mouth, the palate delivers layer after layer of vibrant black fruit preserves, framed by firm yet velvety tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long.

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Red

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Dry

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