Reviews
Wine Details
Deep ruby on the pour with a translucent core, the nose is redolent and immediate with chocolate-covered cherries, menthol, and eucalyptus with red fruits buried down deep within the core – this is the baby of a beast. The palate is exceptionally balanced, with excellent acidity, black cherry, bramble, and fresh-turned soils framed by small velvety tannins. The finish is long, reaching for cassis, vanilla, and soft leather, but settling into waves of earthy umami – an exceptional expression of Old World blending with New World fruit.
- Vintage
- 2016
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Grape
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
- Alcohol by Volume
- 14.5%
- Cases Produced
- 800
- Drink/hold
- Now through 2027
- Release Email
Cam Confidential
Cam Confidential
Lot 695 is a “shiner” (bottled wine with no label) lot we picked up that’s already spent years in the cellar and is ready for prime time. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec from vineyards in St Helena, Oakville, Diamond Mountain, and Rutherford, the wine is literally a greatest hits collection of Napa Valley’s top sub-regions. Artfully blended by outstanding winemaking talent and aged in 100% French oak for two years before bottling, it’s an absolutely sublime bottle and a worthy rival to its Right Bank counterparts across the pond.
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Shari
Verified Purchase
5/4/2021
Very nice wine
I don't do reviews normally, so this is it
Douglas
Verified Purchase
5/4/2021
Better Than Lot 784
We liked this one better than Lot 784 and purchased more before it was gone. Look forward to opening a couple of bottles each year for the next few years.
Aaron
Verified Purchase
5/4/2021
Awesome
Great for the price. Very fruity and bold.
Bruce
Verified Purchase
5/3/2021
Awesome at twice the price
I got this in a club shipment and immediately ordered 6 more in my next case. Wonderful fruit with a great vanilla finish. I'll be ordering more as long as it is available.
JAMIEENGLISH
Verified Purchase
5/3/2021
Rather good
Especially on Day 2. Will do a 24 hour decant next time.
Jim
Verified Purchase
5/3/2021
Spicy and earthy
Awesome wine. Spicy, aromatic and earthy. A beautiful color and long finish
dave_grant
Verified Purchase
5/2/2021
I plan to order more.
Just tasty. Sweet and juicy. Medium-sized. Good to have around. Very happy with it. Lingers in the mouth. Great, strong option to have on the shelf.
Tim
Verified Purchase
4/30/2021
Well yeah..
Maybe it was a bit to early to open, but I liked the 784 a whole lot better. It was a bit harsh on the taste and not what I was hoping for.
Since07
Verified Purchase
4/30/2021
Loved it
Noticed a great Nose on swirling the first glass. Smooth and full bodied. Great flavors on the mid palate, with a full finish. It would benefit from decanting or allow it to sit for a while. Wonderful accompaniment to a grilled steak; but, also a great sipping wine.
Tony
Verified Purchase
4/29/2021
Showing Nicely
This one is from a good vintage and coming into its own now. Big and balanced, nice flavor and finish. Best Meritage blend I've tasted in a while. Nice surprise.