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2009 Five/Five Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Simone 75% Black Sears, 25% Ink Grade
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
Community Tasting Notes 13
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nmdustdevil Likes this wine: 92 points
September 12, 2021 - I'm glad I saved this. Uncorked about 2 hrs before a ribeye dinner. No decant. Howell Mountain fruit and tannins holding up beautifully. I wish I had more, as it is probably good for another 5 years. But perfect drinking right now, especially with a good steak.
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Bob in NC Likes this wine: 89 points
June 6, 2020 - This wine is drinking great right now with still lots of fruit. The color has some bricking. The nose was somewhat subdued. The palate has nice blackberry, plum and prunes fruit. A touch of raisen flavors are also showing with some black pepper and cedar notes. Tannins have all resolved, The finish is smooth and lingering with pleasant fruity and spice flavors. Went fantastic with a charcoal grilled burgers.
This wine is in a good place right now and drink up.2 people found this helpful Comment -
GalvezGuy Likes this wine: 91 points
March 27, 2017 - Decanted 30 minutes. Lovely nose of dark berries, bramble, bright cherry, and spice. On the palate, red currant, blackberry, black cherry, spicy oak. Nice long balanced finish with great grip. Just a barely noticeable bit of heat but otherwise a very lovely package. Drink or hold, these should hold quite well for another 6-8 years.
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RAMwines Likes this wine: 95 points
December 16, 2016 - Drank by my wife and her 2 girlfriends at The Steakhouse at the Circus Circus Hotel Casino in Reno, NV last night. All 3 of them and the Sommelier thought it was exceptional. The Sommelier would like to know where he can purchase some. :-) Smig did a wonderful job with this Cab.
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daniel.jay wrote: 91 points
October 13, 2015 - Essentially ready to drink - needs about 15-30 minutes of air. Unexpected bricking for a wine this age. Smooth, well integrated. More classically styled and restrained. Fruit is forward without being overly jammy fruit bomb. Slightest hint of stem and green bell pepper without detracting from overall palate.
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By Richard Jennings
11/17/2012 (link) 88 points(Five/Five Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Simone 75% Black Sears, 25% Ink Grade) Medium dark red violet color; redolent, tobacco, stewed black fruit nose; stewed black fruit, tobacco, dried berry palate; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
8/25/2012 (link) 90 points(Five/Five Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Simone 75% Black Sears, 25% Ink Grade) Very dark red violet color; black currant, berry nose; plush, ripe black currant, blackberry, tar palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Five/Five Wines
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Simone
- Vineyard 75% Black Sears, 25% Ink Grade
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Howell Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 38 (50%)
- Consumed 38 (50%)
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- ProducerFive/Five Wines
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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