2010 Uppercut Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - Opaque core with only a faint crescent of crimson at the rim. Nose on this is berries galore- mulberries, blackberries, raspberries, with deeply embedded (though not overpowering) oak, punctuated by the briefest of vegetal aromas. There's also a high note of candied cherry here. With aeration, this evolves an ashy nuance as well. On the palate this moderately concentrated (if a bit one-note) and as smooth as you like, with a soft reprise of the oak and a slight alcoholic warmth on the back of the tongue. Tannins offer only a hint of astringency upfront but then wilt into downy integration with the wine overall. Not built to last, but that doesn't matter given how pleasantly this is drinking right now. This is my first foray into the 2010 Napa Cabs and it's a very respectable effort, particularly at this price point. Not a knockout (har har- get it?) but simply enjoyable nonetheless.
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2/6/2013 7:14:00 PM - Decanted overnight, this is a bit beefier on day two. The nose and palate have darkened significantly, with a stony/cacao aroma and more woodsy, black fruit flavors. Still not much tannic assertion here, but enough smells and tastes to warrant more than superficial consideration. I reiterate that this is good value for the money.