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98 Jeb Dunnuck -
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A blend of all the single vineyards, the 2017 The Ultimate Debate checks in at the top of the heap, although not by much. This incredibly full-bodied, powerful, opulent beauty boasts a saturated purple hue as well as complex notes of cigar wrapper, toasted bread, licorice, graphite, and cassis. Never putting a foot wrong, with flawless balance, a deep, multi-dimensional texture, and a great finish, it’s released only in magnums and is going to be long-lived. Give bottles 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 30+.
96 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon The Ultimate is only available in magnums. It is a barrel select blend encompassing all The Debate’s single vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Very deep purple-black, it leaps from the glass with exuberant black and red fruits - black raspberries, black currant cordial, boysenberries and red currants - plus suggestions of cinnamon stick, marmite toast, candied violets and dark chocolate with a waft of camphor. Full-bodied, densely packed and laden with dark fruit, it has a solid line of firm, ripe tannins and seamless acidity, finishing with a firework display of all those bright, refreshing red fruits.
96 James Suckling -
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A tight, focused red with blackberry, blueberry, cherry and floral character. Medium to full body. So integrated and drinkable. Not worth waiting! Drink now or hold.
Technical Details
- Blend89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Cabernet Franc
- WinemakerJean Hoefliger
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationNapa Valley
- Vineyard25% Artalde Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 53% Denali Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Sacrashe Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Franc, 4% Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Franc , 4% Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol15.3%
The Ultimate Debate Napa Valley 2017 (Magnum 1.5L)
Cabernet Blends | US
JD98, WA96, JS96
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About the Producer
Wines, like people, are a reflection of their origin and evolution. By selecting three different vineyards with three different expressions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and making them in the same way, the Debate seeks to point out the diversity of terroir as well as the diversity of people. We live in an age where less and less time is spent at the dinner table discussing these different points of view. The Debate's mission is to bring people together to share a glass of wine to discuss and debate just as our team does. Proprietor Rob McKay partnered with the venerable Jean Hoefliger to craft his vision. Quickly these wines have garnered tremendous critical success and a cult following. Let the Debate begin!