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2023 Continuum Proprietary Red Blend

2023 Continuum Proprietary Red Blend

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The Wine Palate

The 2023 Continuum was tasted as a finished barrel sample. The blend is 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 6% Merlot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of coaxing and swirling to bring out notes of crushed black and red currants, fresh raspberries, and Bing cherries, plus nuances of licorice, fragrant lavender, and fertile loam. The full-bodied palate delivers wonderful tension and bright, intense red and black berry layers, supported by a high level of silt-like tannins, finishing long and fragrant.

Professional Reviews

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Wine Advocate

A look at the base blend of Continuum's 2023 Proprietary Red suggests that great things are to come. Right now, the proportions are 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, but that could still change a bit prior to bottling next year. Cherries and berries swirl together easily on the nose, joined by hints of violets and sage, while the medium to full-bodied palate is intensely concentrated yet not heavy, exhibiting fantastic length and richness on the finish.

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Int'l Wine Review

The 2023 Continuum Proprietary Red truly shines in this vintage. It opens with expressive aromas of ripe blackberries, black raspberries, and dark plum, layered with hints of graphite, cocoa nib, floral and dried sage that bring added nuance. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet refined, offering a silky texture supported by polished, velvety tannins. The wine shows impressive depth and intensity, carrying through to a long, mineral-driven finish. While the wine is already incredibly compelling in its youth, showcasing both power and refinement, it clearly possesses the balance and structure needed for long-term aging. Over time, it is expected to develop even greater nuance, complexity, and integration, rewarding patience with an even more profound expression.

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Jeb Dunnuck

Looking at the 2023 Proprietary Red Wine it shows the purity and finesse of the vintage with an almost Lafite-like sense of finesse and elegance. Based on 46% Cabernet Sauvignon 41% Cabernet Franc 7% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot and aged 22 months in 56% new French oak with 43% neutral French oak and 1% concrete amphora it offers cassis freshly sharpened pencils graphite and savory tobacco and floral nuances. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate has a flawlessly balanced mouthfeel ultra-fine tannins and a great finish. It brings just a hint of that classic mountain-like terroir in its concentration yet the purity finesse and sheer class are truly exceptional. Give it 4-6 years and this will keep for 30 years or more. Drink 2029-2054.

Details

OriginNapa Valley, California, United States
Type/VarietalCabernet Sauvignon and Blends
Alcohol Content14.5%
SKU2063794
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