2013 | Palazzo 'Right Bank' Reserve Red | Napa Valley (1.5L) Catalonia [Catalunya] But this is hard not

But this is hard not to guzzle and with a stiff decant there is plenty to love

The firm tannins and bold structure are mitigated by succulent and ripe black-currant flavors

this is a rich yet finessed and elegant QDC with fine bitters and tannins on the tight yet pleasant finish

The persistent tannins give harmony to the wine

concentrated layers of fresh and dried fruit

2013 | Palazzo 'Right Bank' Reserve Red | Napa Valley (1.5L) Catalonia [Catalunya] But this is hard notGiven the fact that the 2013 had been in bottle only five weeks when I tasted it, some allowance should be made by readers that it may have been somewhat less expressive, but it certainly strutted its stuff. A blend of 68% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has beautifully fragrant, fresh earth, coffee, chocolate, blackberry and cassis notes, a brawny, vigorous, uplifting mouthfeel, a tightly coiled texture, and