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S U M M E R ' S F I N E S T Splash Into Stags' Leap Winery's 2020 The Leap Cabernet Sauvignon $120 Notes of black cherry, blackberry, and dark plum come through alongside perfumed hints of delicate wild lavender. e palate offers rich, dark berry fruits with richness and vibrancy. Secondary notes of mocha and bittersweet dark chocolate follow through on the lengthy and savory mouthwatering finish. Charles Krug 2019 Generations Red Blend $85 e fruit is night-picked from our estate vineyards and aged in new French oak barrels. Aromas of berries and pomegranate dominate with notes of tobacco, bay leaf, and dark chocolate. is wine is full-bodied with a firm, somewhat buttery texture; it entices with flavors of mixed berries, vanilla, and toasty oak. 2019 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon $175 e 2019 Cabernet is exceptionally expressive aer a few minutes in the glass. Blackberry, plum, tobacco, and anis seamlessly integrate on the palate. e wine is framed by broad tannins and the finish carried by a beautifully balanced acidity. 1. 2. 3. VUE ON | WINE 26 VUENJ.COM

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