The nose had toast and black currant, plus a little tobacco and plum. The palate was silky, and had black currant and tobacco, and finished with plum and toast.
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
The nose was very floral, but also had citrus, nuts, and stone. The palate was rich and crisp, and had nuts and honey, and finished with some floral notes.
The nose had black currant, tobacco, earth, and raspberry. The palate was thick with currant and raspberry, but also had tobacco and earth. The only real downside to this wine was that it was a little too hot.
2005 Ferrari-Carano Trésor 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
The nose had black currant, boysenberry, and cherry. The palate had blackberry, raspberry, mocha, and vanilla.
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2005 Forchini Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietor's Reserve 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley
The nose had earth, tobacco, and raspberry jam. The palate had earth and raspberry jam, and finished with a bit of tobacco.
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2006 Pascual Toso Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza, Maipú
The nose had toast and black currant, plus a little tobacco and plum. The palate was silky, and had black currant and tobacco, and finished with plum and toast.
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2005 The Hess Collection 19 Block Cuvée Mt. Veeder 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder
The nose had black currant, raspberry, pepper, earth, and vanilla. The palate was smooth, and had currant, pepper, raspberry, and a nice oak finish.
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2005 Viña Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Medalla Real Reserva Especial Single Estate 88 Points
Chile, Maipo Valley
The nose had tobacco, earth, and a little raspberry. The palate had dark fruit, cedar, and currants, and finished with loam and vanilla.
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