Lot 32 | 2018 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml (91-Points)

Lot 32
2018 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (91-Points)

Dark in the glass with an electric plum rim. Crazy, almost volcanic-like aromas of graphite, cassis, and red clay slathered with dried herbs, savory crushed plum and blackberry jam. With air, the addition of white florals and a wonderful red fruit and loam character take the complexity next level. Ripe and chewy on the palate with robust yet soft tannins that integrate nicely with a black fruit and dark chocolate oak finish.

Check-in tasting 6.23.21 -The aromatics are fairly robust but the palate is beautifully resolved and seamless. Still, this wine has gobs of structure and fairly tightly wound. Decant for a couple hours and, like N.31, enjoy with rich foods.


14.7% alc

Overall rating: 4.625 / 5 from 32 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Lot 32's 2018 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon offers a rich, peppery flavor profile with a good balance of fruit and acidity, making it a great value for its price. It's age-worthy and pairs well with various foods, earning a Gold Medal at the 2021 Critics Challenge.

Summary topics

  • Flavor Profile: 26%
  • Value for Money: 26%

Review topics: ["flavor","value","cab","wine","cabernet","fruit","tannins","finish","qpr","surprise","notes","cabernet sauvignon","bottle"].

Review highlights

  • "Dark fruit and earthy notes, excellent value." — KJ
  • "Pure fruit, good body excellent value." — RObert M.
  • "Great value , a great Cabernet" — Stephen M.

Reviews

Nice for the Price

"Nice flavor, acidity, tannins and oak in check. Middle of the road and nice for the price."

— Jim A. (4/5)

Loved this wine-- ordered multiple cases

"Loved this wine and ordered several cases. I was pop and pour when it was first released but kept getting better. Fantastic value and elegant drinker. Dark cherry and walnut notes."

— Rich Q. (5/5)

Top Quality Juice

"Wow… this is really something. As good as any other $100 bottle I can remember. Strong and precise, layers of dark fruits and refreshing (integrated) tannins. Worth it x10!"

— Brady B. (5/5)

32

"like many of the 18s this one is taking a bit of time to come around. My most recent bottle was really coming into form. Still a little heavy on the oak but this one should perfrom well for the cost in the coming years."

— john h. (4/5)

Nice value

"Pure fruit, good body excellent value. I re-buy for me."

— RObert M. (5/5)

Lot 32

"Great value , a great Cabernet"

— Stephen M. (5/5)

32

"I have purchased 32 more than once! It was quite a pleasant surprise for the price, so I purchased again. You will love it."

— Dorothy B. (5/5)

Solid cab. Outstanding QPR

"Highly enjoyable- truly amazing for the price. Elegant Cabernet Sauvignon- one case was enough, but I was quite impressed by this wine."

— Brian (4/5)

Very solid Cabernet!

"I really liked this Cabernet. It’s mildy bold and inky with soft tannins. It’s a great value!"

— Jean K. (4/5)

Dinner party bottle

"Delicious at first, but even better as it evolved with air."

— Tyler K. (5/5)

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