maybe a bit past her prime, but still very good. aerated & decanted, then left to rest overnight, then aerated once more. a lot of sediment on the shoulders of the bottle and cork. subtle and mature, well rounded and alluring. each sip enticed us to have another. nothing overwhelming about this cab. everything seamed in balance and harmonious.
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Upon opening everything a California cab could offer very nice. A day later astrigent and lacking the fullness and depth that was evident 18 hours ago, was now ,strickingly lacking , now the wood, the oak was evident in the bouquet, and to the palet. The fruit has dissapeared from the nose. A hint of sour cherry, rasberry sweet raisin on the palet.
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Didn't expect a whole lot from this wine, but it was actually quite nice. Complex and structured without massive tannin. Good example of California fruit with good acidity.
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Medium bodied - pleasurable easy drinking wine, not very complex but showing a predominant layer of sweet oak tinged vanilla and mocha with a hint of anise integrated into the black cherry and dark berry fruit flavors. Very nice complement to the grilled filet of beef with lettuce wedge, blue cheese, red onions and tomato salad at the Grand Cafe at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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Cherries, kirsch and a little vanillin oak on the nose. Medium bodied with classic Cali Cab flavors; black currant, spices, licorice. Moderate/high acidity gives it some lift, but this wine lacks natural concentration and is somewhat one dimensional. Good, but this is pretty standard stuff.
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Weak nose, mildly smoky cherry palate, black currant. Short finish. Pleasant to drink with simple fare but could perhaps stand up to a slightly heavier meal. Great daily for the price.
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I think I found my favorite everyday wine. Bag of cherry flavor lik-a-maid to the nose, candied oak and black cherry to the palate. Tomorrow will involved another trip to buy more.
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Great daily drinking cab. Not much of a nose, but nice palate, some good herb-y notes, pleasant but short finish. Soft tannins and no heat. Not much oak. Surprisingly easy drinking for such a young one, but I'm not complaining.
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Deep brick red color. Aromas of tobacco and roasted red bell pepper; not a style everyone will appreciate, but I like it. Medium bodied, with slighty chalky tannins and flavors of red fruit and herbs.
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Opaque purple robe with violet rim. Clean nose, showing fairly intense aromas of black and red currants, spice and vanilla. Full-bodied on the palate, with low acidity, medium sweet tannins and flavors mirroring the nose. The mouth texture is silky and the middle palate is solid. The flavors mirror the nose and the medium-length finish is smooth. This producer seems to consistently make nice, easy-to-drink Cabernet at a reasonable price (year after year). Drink now-12/14.
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3/19/2023 - T&A Drinking Wine Likes this wine:
maybe a bit past her prime, but still very good.
aerated & decanted, then left to rest overnight, then aerated once more. a lot of sediment on the shoulders of the bottle and cork.
subtle and mature, well rounded and alluring. each sip enticed us to have another.
nothing overwhelming about this cab. everything seamed in balance and harmonious.
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1/12/2018 - JasonWino wrote: 90 Points
Decanted. Drank over two days.
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3/20/2013 - JeffE27 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Upon opening everything a California cab could offer very nice. A day later astrigent and lacking the fullness and depth that was evident 18 hours ago, was now ,strickingly lacking , now the wood, the oak was evident in the bouquet, and to the palet. The fruit has dissapeared from the nose. A hint of sour cherry, rasberry sweet raisin on the palet.
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9/1/2012 - Arthur4wine wrote: 87 Points
A pleasant, very drinkable wine.
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6/27/2012 - Johnny Reno-Rosa wrote: 90 Points
Subtle nose, with traditional cab palette. An excellent value!
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3/18/2012 - dzal808@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Enjoyable pleasant average are what comes to mind. Good PQR
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1/28/2012 - BigBoy_Sonoma Likes this wine: 85 Points
Dark fruit, cassis, fine spice. B
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11/7/2011 - dnorris100 wrote: 86 Points
Drank but didn't keep notes.
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11/5/2011 - klezman Likes this wine:
Didn't expect a whole lot from this wine, but it was actually quite nice. Complex and structured without massive tannin. Good example of California fruit with good acidity.
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10/27/2011 - dnorris100 wrote: 84 Points
Average cab. Not bad especially since it was a gift. Nothing memorable however.
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9/15/2011 - hpardilla wrote: 91 Points
Visual: Limpio - Medio Transparente - Consistente - Rojo Rubi
Olfativo: Medio Intenso, Medio Complejo +, Fino, Blackberry, Ciruela, Pimienta, Ligeras notas de Café, especias como Clavo dulce.
Gusto-olfativo: Seco - Medio Alcoholico - Suave+/ Muy Fresco , Tánico, Poco Mineral/ De Cuerpo +, Equilibrado +, Medio Intenso , Persistente -, Fino, Listo, Medio Armónico.
AIS: 82
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8/14/2011 - rmcnees wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied - pleasurable easy drinking wine, not very complex but showing a predominant layer of sweet oak tinged vanilla and mocha with a hint of anise integrated into the black cherry and dark berry fruit flavors. Very nice complement to the grilled filet of beef with lettuce wedge, blue cheese, red onions and tomato salad at the Grand Cafe at Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
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8/8/2011 - Sweet_Berry_Wine!! wrote: 84 Points
Cherries, kirsch and a little vanillin oak on the nose. Medium bodied with classic Cali Cab flavors; black currant, spices, licorice. Moderate/high acidity gives it some lift, but this wine lacks natural concentration and is somewhat one dimensional. Good, but this is pretty standard stuff.
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6/26/2011 - pdstahl Does not like this wine: 81 Points
Great rich flavor that was ruined by an excessive sediment.
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6/16/2011 - mjmiller1223 wrote: 90 Points
Weak nose, mildly smoky cherry palate, black currant. Short finish. Pleasant to drink with simple fare but could perhaps stand up to a slightly heavier meal. Great daily for the price.
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4/28/2011 - its_juicy wrote: 91 Points
I think I found my favorite everyday wine. Bag of cherry flavor lik-a-maid to the nose, candied oak and black cherry to the palate. Tomorrow will involved another trip to buy more.
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4/14/2011 - ppaluszewski wrote: 88 Points
Basic Alexander Valley cab.
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3/2/2011 - LDWine wrote: 93 Points
Santa Monica Seafood
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1/30/2011 - Swebby wrote: 89 Points
The oak is somewhat striking with the bottle I enjoyed. Great value, will buy more.
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1/14/2011 - Tubulus wrote: 89 Points
Great daily drinking cab. Not much of a nose, but nice palate, some good herb-y notes, pleasant but short finish. Soft tannins and no heat. Not much oak. Surprisingly easy drinking for such a young one, but I'm not complaining.
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12/12/2010 - Walters_cd wrote: 88 Points
Dark, oak flavors, clean finish
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11/11/2010 - raintamer wrote:
Very nice
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11/9/2010 - AllRed Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep brick red color. Aromas of tobacco and roasted red bell pepper; not a style everyone will appreciate, but I like it. Medium bodied, with slighty chalky tannins and flavors of red fruit and herbs.
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10/6/2010 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 88 Points
Opaque purple robe with violet rim. Clean nose, showing fairly intense aromas of black and red currants, spice and vanilla. Full-bodied on the palate, with low acidity, medium sweet tannins and flavors mirroring the nose. The mouth texture is silky and the middle palate is solid. The flavors mirror the nose and the medium-length finish is smooth. This producer seems to consistently make nice, easy-to-drink Cabernet at a reasonable price (year after year). Drink now-12/14.
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9/14/2010 - shadow wrote: 89 Points
side by side with another QPR cab tonight. Nice nose, but weak, clean cab fruit with a touch of tanins on the finish, good QPR
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9/13/2010 - hutch wrote: 88 Points
Solid cab at a good price. Can't argue with the reliability of Alexander Valley Vineyards quality. 88+
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