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Buccella
Buccella is derived from the Latin word for “mouthful,” and a mouthful is exactly what Buccella wines evoke with their big, bold, concentrated layers that make them so luxuriously flavorful. The team at Buccella is especially interested in telling a story with origins that carry depth, as well as grapes that are lush and rich such as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The first vintage of these Bordeaux varieties from Carneros was in 2002 when landscapers Bill and Alicia Deem honeymooned in Napa. They established long-term leases on vineyard plots across the valley and quickly after began making their own wine under the Buccella label. The Deem family’s wines took advantage of what the Napa terroir had to offer and their wines became regarded for their colossal fruit, tannins, and power which gave them high scores with Robert Parker and aficionados from all over.
Tasting Notes
- WA96
- ?This is a brilliantly packaged wine, but more importantly, what’s inside the bottle clearly matches the stylish design. A great vintage, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon from Buccella, which is 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Malbec and Petit Verdot, is a stunner. Inky purple, the wine has a glorious nose of graphite and blueberry liqueur, blacker fruits and a touch of oak. Once it hits the palate this is a full-bodied wine with terrific purity, texture, a multidimensional mouthfeel and a long, long finish. Everything is in sync and perfectly aligned in this profound and spectacular 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. Approachable now, it should continue to drink well for another 20 to 25+ years.
- V94
- The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautifully lush, modern Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Crème de cassis, raspberry jam, spice, menthol and kirsch give the wine its bold, flamboyant personality. Sumptuous, with no hard edges and tons of concentration, the 2013 is one of the most up-front and accessible wines of the year. At times, the alcohol is a bit evident, but with air some of that blows off. Readers in search of a 2013 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon that can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring will find much to like.
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