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Red
1983 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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ProfPaul wrote:
January 6, 2013 - I finally decided to drink this bottle of a vintage dating back to my college days. It represented the last of a case which I purchased through Wine of the Month Club and had been on my "wine shelf" for nearly 20 years. It was a good decision.
This 1983 cabernet was much more in the style of the Bordeaux, the opposite of a fruit bomb. Deep purple. Full bodied. Unfiltered. Rustic. Earthy. Lots of tannin on opening. Flavors of cassis, just enough oak, some spice, hints of plum. After a couple of hours, the various tannins and dark fruit flavors established a very satisfying balance.1 person found this helpful Comment
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1983
- Type Red
- Producer Smith & Hook
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Central Coast
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 12 (46%)
- Consumed 14 (54%)
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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