I expected more from this 2008 Cab, as I drank the 2009 vintage two days ago and I prefer the 2009. Still, for the $9 I paid for the 2008 Cab, it was a good value. Both need to be opened an hour before drinking, as my initial taste had a note of acidity on the finish.
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A huge nose of black currant. The palate follows this, adding a slight green note to it. The acidity is medium, but the tannins are fine and silky. Medium finish. A simple but enjoyable wine.
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Red fruit nose, bit of cherries. Dry with a little tannin. Jammy and tart. Mouthfeel is a little thin, but still appealing. Looking forward to having this with a steak for dinner. Will update after it's been open for a while.
Initially rated this an 87, but it never really improved so I am rating it an 85. Drinkable and nice, but I have no idea what the price was so I can't even bump it up based on QPR.
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Not really great to me. Dark crimson color. Lots of red fruit on the palate, lacking decent acidity. It just kind of went down. Lacked the vanilla and caramel/brown sugar notes that I enjoy in many Napa Cabs.
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- Garnet color with slow forming legs and aromas of alcohol. It's lacking fruit with a light/medium body. Narrow texture with a short finish - Not a bad table wine. Strong alcohol smell at first, but got better through dinner.
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Not very good really. Not flawed in any way and technically correct I guess. Strong nose of stewed fruit which appears ripe on the palate with some oak also. Maybe a tad hot on the finish.
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Had this with dinner at a local restaurant in WA state. Pricey (WA taxes) for what it is, a very good and tasty everyday red. Good flavor and mouth feel, but short finish.
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Solid wine, very good QPR. Some cherry, tobacco leaf, & somewhat herbal. Very nice. Wish it had a little more length and was a little bolder, but a fine bottle nonetheless. Will buy again. 87+.
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Great garnet color and a good nose of deep cherry. Silky on the tongue with deep cherry flavor and hint of leather and mild tannins. Easy drinking with a medium finish.
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Deep garnet color, black fruit, anise and hints of tobacco on the nose. Light to mild tannins and decent acidity. Fruit foward with ripe cherries, red and black fruit. Medium finish. Not a big, bold cab - certainly smooth and drinkable. Easily paired with burgers or pizza, I would avoid anything overly spicy or peppery as this wine will not stand up to it. Great value for price, you could serve this to a group. It is approachable to a broad range of palates.
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Very good for drinking over the next two years, this has nice plum, currant, and herbal notes. Mouth-filling but with no clumsy oak and good acidity. A fresh example of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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9/12/2014 - mtred wrote: 85 Points
I expected more from this 2008 Cab, as I drank the 2009 vintage two days ago and I prefer the 2009. Still, for the $9 I paid for the 2008 Cab, it was a good value. Both need to be opened an hour before drinking, as my initial taste had a note of acidity on the finish.
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11/3/2013 - KEMC Likes this wine: 85 Points
Nice value Cabernet, not typical with it's raisin like black current taste.
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7/14/2013 - AWBryce Likes this wine: 88 Points
A huge nose of black currant. The palate follows this, adding a slight green note to it. The acidity is medium, but the tannins are fine and silky. Medium finish. A simple but enjoyable wine.
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12/28/2012 - hellowine wrote: 85 Points
Red fruit nose, bit of cherries. Dry with a little tannin. Jammy and tart. Mouthfeel is a little thin, but still appealing. Looking forward to having this with a steak for dinner. Will update after it's been open for a while.
Initially rated this an 87, but it never really improved so I am rating it an 85. Drinkable and nice, but I have no idea what the price was so I can't even bump it up based on QPR.
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8/22/2012 - ilovefrance wrote: 85 Points
Nice fruit, some tannins left. Could go another year or 2.
Enjoyable
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2/20/2012 - Richard1947 wrote: 85 Points
Enjoyed, drinkable, good nose. Good as a dinner wine.
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2/13/2012 - JenXH wrote: 81 Points
Nothing special, not bad but not worth a purchase again. Kind of boring, not too cabby.
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2/13/2012 - tjdripper wrote: 82 Points
Not really great to me. Dark crimson color. Lots of red fruit on the palate, lacking decent acidity. It just kind of went down. Lacked the vanilla and caramel/brown sugar notes that I enjoy in many Napa Cabs.
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1/28/2012 - vijay0129 wrote: 80 Points
Smooth cab, good qpe
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1/12/2012 - Emerald wrote: 88 Points
Very good
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1/6/2012 - Swertle wrote: 82 Points
- Garnet color with slow forming legs and aromas of alcohol. It's lacking fruit with a light/medium body. Narrow texture with a short finish - Not a bad table wine. Strong alcohol smell at first, but got better through dinner.
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12/26/2011 - Javange wrote: 84 Points
Has a rich an fruity smell.... Full body....has a smooth taste and feel.
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12/6/2011 - moega wrote: 84 Points
Reasonable everyday wine. Had general California cabernet qualities, on the middle to lower end. Would drink again and a reasonable buy at a $10 QPR.
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12/4/2011 - Ccp511 wrote: 70 Points
Vinegar taste, not good
Chocolate aftertaste
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11/27/2011 - rjdoan wrote: 86 Points
Nice wiine for the price. Deep color with an enjoyable nose. Nice feeel in the mouth with a lot of plum and light tannings. Short finish.
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11/21/2011 - chitowncdpguy wrote:
Not very good really. Not flawed in any way and technically correct I guess. Strong nose of stewed fruit which appears ripe on the palate with some oak also. Maybe a tad hot on the finish.
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11/17/2011 - Winecat wrote: 86 Points
A little sweet
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11/13/2011 - DanSm wrote: 79 Points
Scoring for this wine is silly. A medium red, tart, cherry/berry fruit. More Zin qualities than Cab Sav.
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11/4/2011 - NavyVet6874 wrote: 87 Points
Had this with dinner at a local restaurant in WA state. Pricey (WA taxes) for what it is, a very good and tasty everyday red. Good flavor and mouth feel, but short finish.
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10/25/2011 - edjade wrote:
Tasty cab and a great value
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10/11/2011 - Winecat wrote: 87 Points
Good value for the price
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10/10/2011 - Packerpatriot wrote: 89 Points
Nice smooth but full bodied cab. Great paired with spicy food. Very drinkable everyday wine, good value for money.
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9/26/2011 - cbowden wrote: 85 Points
excellent.
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9/22/2011 - Chefthome wrote: 80 Points
Wine had more body than expected. Will hold well.
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7/10/2011 - MadisonWIneGuy wrote: 87 Points
Solid wine, very good QPR. Some cherry, tobacco leaf, & somewhat herbal. Very nice. Wish it had a little more length and was a little bolder, but a fine bottle nonetheless. Will buy again. 87+.
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6/24/2011 - jlouderb wrote: 75 Points
Must have a bad bottle, because it is tart, astringent and terrible
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6/22/2011 - mirkee wrote: 88 Points
NIce smooth wine. Nothing special but a great bottle for the price (around $10). One of my favorite everyday quafers.
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6/1/2011 - gunnieddie wrote: 88 Points
ok wine.
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5/23/2011 - rjdoan wrote: 86 Points
Great garnet color and a good nose of deep cherry. Silky on the tongue with deep cherry flavor and hint of leather and mild tannins. Easy drinking with a medium finish.
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5/19/2011 - Rockne wrote: 88 Points
Great value wine.
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4/21/2011 - Annie P wrote: 90 Points
Gift from a friend, excellent!
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4/17/2011 - StevR wrote: 84 Points
Deep garnet color, black fruit, anise and hints of tobacco on the nose. Light to mild tannins and decent acidity. Fruit foward with ripe cherries, red and black fruit. Medium finish. Not a big, bold cab - certainly smooth and drinkable. Easily paired with burgers or pizza, I would avoid anything overly spicy or peppery as this wine will not stand up to it. Great value for price, you could serve this to a group. It is approachable to a broad range of palates.
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3/9/2011 - drj27 wrote: 88 Points
Good mid-week wine.
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3/1/2011 - Neufman wrote: 85 Points
Cherrys abound, on the lighter side but flavorful. Pleasant and a good value
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11/6/2010 - drdebs wrote: 88 Points
Very good for drinking over the next two years, this has nice plum, currant, and herbal notes. Mouth-filling but with no clumsy oak and good acidity. A fresh example of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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