Accolades

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Andrew Chalk, The Chalk Report

Appearance: Opaque ruby with a purple rim.

Nose: Perfume notes, raspberry, herbal notes including thyme;

Palate: Velvety tannins, blackcurrant fruit. Pencil lead, baking spice;

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2011 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

I think I tasted this wine when it was first released, and I remember giving it a favorable review.  It’s unusual for a library wine like this one to come available twelve years down the road, but it is a testament to the longevity possible in Napa Valley.  This is made in the “old school” Napa style, meaning it is not afraid to show a little green character.  Here it balances the fruit nicely, and even at this age, it’s not taking over the proceedings.  If your cellar isn’t yet full of older treasures, this is a glimpse into what can be.        
94 Points

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Rich Cook, Wine Review Online

I reviewed the 2011 version of this wine a couple of weeks ago, and this latest offering, though made by a new winemaker, shows some commonality.  Add in the fact that 2019 is being heralded as a great vintage in Napa Valley, and you can imagine that this might be a winner.  I will commit to saying that it is indeed, and on all fronts, with lively fruit, supple, age worthy structure, and a light yet firm hand with oak influence.  Very classy stuff!         
96 Points

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Santa Rosa Press Democrat

4 stars.

A layered cab with notes of black cherry, plum, and cedar. Firm tannins and a nice length. Pretty.

Weighted to red fruit with notes of black raspberry, black plum, and red raspberry. Balanced and lovely.

2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Dallas Wine Chick

Lots of fruit like cherry, raspberry, cassis, and black currant. I tasted mocha, licorice, and floral notes as well. Another beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon that will only get better with time.

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2011 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Dallas Wine Chick

When I first tasted it in 2019, I picked up notes of red and black fruit, cassis, spice, almonds, and eucalyptus. It’s rich and elegant. Aged for four more years, it had reached this sumptuous balance of fruit, licorice, tobacco, and spice.

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2019 Kelly Fleming Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ~ California Wine & Wineries

Just being released in January of 2023, this wine made me remember why I joined the Kelly Fleming Wine Club. The wine stands in contrast to land which the grapes hail from, rough and steep hillsides. The wine is opulent, exquisite and refined from the first waft of aromas to the long lasting finish. First on the nose, red and black fruits abound along with a floral bouquet followed by blueberry being the most aromatic. The coloring is not as dark as I remembered, more of a crimson red and medium heavy viscosity.  On the palate, raspberry and fresh firm plum provide an outline for the savory flavors. Secondary flavors of soft and mellow vanilla pipe tobacco and a modicum of cocoa swirls in the mouth. The finish with structure and velvety tannins surround each tooth and roof of the mouth claiming friendly dominance.  The wine is 100% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon being aged in 85% new French oak barrels and 15% neutral oak for 20 months. 917 cases were produced and will be selling for $185/bottle.

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2011 Kelly Fleming Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Library Release ~ Isaac Baker | Terrorist

A vibrant purple color. Gorgeous aromas of currants, black cherries, dark plums, a compote of deliciousness, mixed with mint, eucalyptus, clove, some coffee and black pepper. Still so alive, but those secondary nuances are really popping. The palate has structured but suave tannins and crisp acidity, and lots of juicy, tart currants and plum fruit. The accents of dusty earth, smoked meat, mint, some black olive, mushroom and spice rub – it all adds a fascinating and delicious display. The fruit is still so full, but has that tangy, edge from the age and vintage, but it’s holding up really well and has a lot more evolution to go. I’d love to re-taste this in five to seven years to see where the savory tones go and how the tannins and fruit integrate further. (94 points IJB)

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2019 Kelly Fleming Wines Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Isaac Baker | Terrorist

A deep, lively purple color. The nose shows a pretty core of plum, tart currant, suave black cherries, with a wrapped-up mix of violets, cocoa, cedar and eucalyptus. The palate has deep texture, structured tannins and vibrant acidity, all balanced very well. Tart black currant and juicy black cherry fruit blends well with stony, earthy, graphite, violets and anise. Time and air coaxes out so many nuances, and the mouthfeel is pristine throughout – very long finish. The crisp, tart appeal is gorgeous. This will age gracefully for many years, and a great example of the vintage. All estate vineyard Cabernet aged 20 months in 85% new French oak. (95 points IJB)

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2011 Cabernet Sauvignon reviewed by California Wine & Wineries

The 2011 Kelly Fleming Cabernet Sauvignon is made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from their estate. The wine was made by both renowned winemaker Celia Welch and Rebecca George. It possessed 14.7% alcohol and was aged 20 months in 70% new French oak and 30% neutral French oak. Only 1020 cases were made and sells for $200/bottle. On the eyes a deep luscious concentrated red brick color and medium heavy viscosity. On the nose, aromas of fresh cherries, almond and soft vanilla pipe tobacco. In the palate, the fresh Bing cherries mixed with plum and herbal notes, including some spice like cinnamon. The finish was extremely soft and with the silkiest tannins in recent memory, that slid down the throat effortlessly. A beautifully balanced and enjoyable wine.

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