Aged 22 months in 90% new oak the 2021 Cima Ladera Devil Proof is a new wine from master winemaker Jesse Katz. Checking in at 65% Malbec and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, the brooding deep purple core with a neon purple rim shows what will come in the glass. Explosive notes of boysenberries, blue plums, eucalyptus, freshly scraped vanilla beans, and dried purple potpourri pop on the nose and on the palate. I adored the intensity that started slow and builds throughout the tasting experience. Perfectly balanced, this is another winner in the Devil Proof lineup. Better in 2025. A little over 500 cases were produced. Highly recommended.
| Rating | Value | Drink |
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| 99 |
$225 |
2025-2040 |
| Country | Region | Appellation |
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| United States |
California |
Sonoma County, Alexander Valley |
| Editor | Issue | Importer |
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| J. Young |
January, 2024 |
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