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Manage Subscriptions2011 Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet Sauvignon La Cime Benchland Wine Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
Community Tasting Notes 7
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Dr. Wine MD PhD ;) wrote: 92 points
September 16, 2020 - Minerality, Less fruity forward. medium body, velvety tannins. Complex aroma with some vinegar/acetone and tertiary characters from age. long finish.
Update:2nd bottle Jan 2020 - much better - aroma of black fruity, hints of oak in flavor. medium to full body and soft tannins. complex flavors as previously mentioned. No vinegar/acetone as noted above. Maybe a bad bottle. Very well balanced with fruit and acid and body. Tannins have integrated well with age. I plan to finish my other two bottles soon (not worth keeping and is at prime/past prime). Changing from 88 to 90
Update: sadly my last and I will miss the smooth mouth coating tannins and so much flavor. surprised it didn't get as many top reviews or maybe its the age. Updating to 92. -
RMapou Likes this wine: 88 points
January 27, 2018 - Although drink dates are past, the wine is holding up fine. It is not green at this point and does display complexity and body.
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bigredPA wrote: 87 points
May 21, 2016 - Somewhat green and a bit thin; some secondary cedary notes. OK, nothing special.
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bbmd10 wrote: 86 points
August 3, 2014 - Plums, figs and a wonderful long peppery finish. A bit hot. Could use at least another year.
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
June 11, 2014 - Just a touch of green on the aromatics and then red fruit, good structure, solid workin' cabernet. If its $16 it kicks the pants off of most Bordeaux.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2014, IWC Issue #174 (link)(Michel-Schlumberger La Cime Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Michel-Schlumberger
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation La Cime
- Vineyard Benchland Wine Estate
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Dry Creek Valley
- UPC Code 741619001001
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 120 (36%)
- Consumed 215 (64%)
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Community Recommendations
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