California Cabernets

Vin Vino Wine, Palo Alto, CA
Tasted Thursday, February 21, 2013 by affordableCollector with 462 views

Introduction

California Cabernet Sauvignon tasting session. 1-05, 4-09, 2-10.

Flight 1 (7 Notes)

The Lewis selections and the Ridge Montebello, need time.
Looking forward to tasting them again in 5, 10, 15 years.

  • 2009 Bucklin Cabernet Sauvignon Old Hill Ranch 86 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County

    clear, maroon with red hues in the color. smoke, earth, dark fruit, on the nose. blackberry, blueberry, cherry, oak, spice, on the palate. low acid, medium tannins on this short finish.

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  • 2009 Falcone Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 87 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    dark red, purple in color. cherry, black currant, spice, on the nose. tart berry, oak, vanilla, nutty, on the palate. medium acid and tannins with a sweet chocolate after-thought finish.

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  • 2010 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    purple, inky in color. smoke, leather, dark fruit, on the nose. sweet chocolate, cherry, blackberry, spice, oak, on the palate. medium acid and tannins on this long finish. looking forward to tasting this one again in 5 years.

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  • 2010 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Mason's 88 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    dark red, purple in color. spice, dark fruit, black pepper, campground fire pit, on the nose. blackberry, clove, mocha, oak, vanilla, spice, fresh soil, on the palate. medium acid and tannins on this sweet finish.

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  • 2005 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    dark red with purple hues in the color. spicy, dark fruit, riverbed rocks, green bean, faint ginger cola, on the nose. blackberry, cherry, clove, bitter chocolate, on the palate. light mouth-feel, with low acid and tannins on the finish.

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  • 2009 Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    deep red in color. spice, soil, tobacco, dark fruit, on the nose. smoke, wet forest floor, blackberry, oak, on the palate. high acid and big tannins on this lingering finish.

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  • 2009 Ridge Monte Bello 92 Points

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    red purple in color. dark fruit, blueberry, blackberry, floral, spice, herbal, tobacco, mocha, cedar, oak, vanilla, on the nose. low acid, big tannins on this lingering finish. i'll be looking forward to tasting this again in 5, 10, 15 years.

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Closing

This wine shop has consistent tasting sessions throughout the year.

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