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Friday, April 26, 2024 - 1. Appearance
Clarity: Clear
Intensity: Deep
Color: Deep garnet
Core vs. Rim Development: The core is almost opaque, transitioning to a slightly lighter garnet at the rim, indicating some maturity.

2. Nose
Condition: Clean
Intensity: High
Aroma/Bouquet:
Fruit: Blackcurrant, black cherry, plum
Flower: Hints of violet and a touch of lavender
Earth: Traces of tobacco and a leather-like aroma
Mineral: Not distinctly mineral
Wood: Cedar, clove, and vanilla from oak aging

3. Palate
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: High, firm but ripe
Flavor Character:
Fruit: Rich and concentrated dark fruits like blackcurrant and black cherry, with some plum
Flower: Floral undertones are subtle but add complexity
Earth: Earthy elements such as tobacco and hints of graphite
Mineral: Subtle mineral background, adding to the structure
Wood: Pronounced oak influence providing vanilla, spice, and a hint of smokiness

Body/Alcohol: Full-bodied with a robust alcohol content, well integrated
Length: Long, with lingering dark fruit flavors and warm spicy finish
Conclusion

Quality with Respect to Price: Gamble Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its quality and complexity, generally offering good value for its price point within the premium Napa Cabernet category.

Maturity with Respect to Ageing: This wine is capable of aging well, developing more nuanced earthy and spicy characteristics over time. It can be enjoyed now but will benefit from further cellaring.

Food and Wine Pairing: Ideal with rich meat dishes such as steak, lamb, or braised beef. Its tannic structure and flavor profile also make it suitable for pairing with aged cheeses.

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