Sleight of Hand The Conjurer 2019
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Category | Red Wine |
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Region | United States, Washington, Columbia Valley |
Brand | Sleight of Hand |
Alcohol/vol | 14.4% |
"This Cabernet Sauvignon-driven Bordeaux blend provides a balanced combination of fruit, silky tannins and more than enough acidity to keep things fresh and lively. The aromatics are an exotic combination of boysenberries, peaches and a sweet, sativa-like herbal note. An ocean of dark Chelan cherries is joined by notes of basil and orange pipe tobacco. There's even a touch of saline amongst the waves of fruit—a most enjoyable wine." Wine Enthusiast 92 points Drink 2023-27
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2019 Conjurer is based on 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Merlot that was brought up all in French oak. It has a spicy, complex, Cabernet Franc-like nose of red and black fruits, spring flowers, tobacco, and cedar. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, lively, beautifully balanced, elegant red that brings solid intensity while staying light and elegant, with a great finish.
Vinous
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Really good even in its youth, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc dominant 2019 The Conjurer spent 11 months in 25% new French oak prior to bottling. Toasty oak wraps around a beautiful core of blackberry, huckleberry and black tea flavors. The great veil of tension and soft texture add to the enjoyment. Best savored over the next five-plus years.