The is an easy drinking Cabernet. The color was a deep claret but transparent. The nose was almost non-existent and the taste was simple and mild. Some black fruit taste, but quite limited. It would not conflict with any food. The bottle has style - all black with a black plastic cork.
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Light ruby. Small nose of graphite, green pepper. More green on palate. Fancy bottle, plastic cork, all style. Really nothing to get excited about. Not a fruit bomb, more of an attempt to be a well rounded cab, but just little flavor and fruit, Very meh. Bought based on WS score. Oh well.
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Big and delightful. Good structure and tannins blend into a Cali Cab that makes alot of sense. Big cassis and black fruit. This is classic cali, if not too young.
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Great California Cab, brillant fruit and subtle oak. Blackberry and tart cherry followed by a bit of vanilla. Not a huge QPR, but its still a great wine!
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Fantastic wine for this price point. I wish I had taken detailed tasting notes. I had it at dinner alongside a higher end 2001 Cab. I was expecting it to be outclassed, but it wasn't. I'm buying more!
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Woody nose with dark soil and some funky mushroom tones. Subtle dark fruit. Boysenberry jam. Dry on the palate with some blackberry, cassis, blueberry and cedar. Firm tannins. Young and tight with good acid. Needs more time for me. Big finish.
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1/10/2019 - Redrunners Does not like this wine: 82 Points
This was a gift from a friend - so gave it a try even given the mediocre reviews.
Have to agree - not a great wine. Flavors of mild cherry, vanilla and vegetal. Not well integrated or enjoyable.
Had this in a social setting - so had a glass and left the rest for anyone else.
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9/19/2015 - safetyengineer wrote: 84 Points
The is an easy drinking Cabernet. The color was a deep claret but transparent. The nose was almost non-existent and the taste was simple and mild. Some black fruit taste, but quite limited. It would not conflict with any food. The bottle has style - all black with a black plastic cork.
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11/12/2013 - Duderino Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice nose. Good fruit. Drinking really well right now.
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4/19/2013 - tfharris wrote: 86 Points
Very non descript and some at the party did not like it much. Somewhat disappointing.
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4/11/2013 - Chiantihound wrote: 82 Points
Light ruby. Small nose of graphite, green pepper. More green on palate. Fancy bottle, plastic cork, all style. Really nothing to get excited about. Not a fruit bomb, more of an attempt to be a well rounded cab, but just little flavor and fruit, Very meh. Bought based on WS score. Oh well.
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3/9/2013 - Birged wrote: 88 Points
The first flavors were lead pencil, earth and berries, with tannins on the short finish, overall a nice wine
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10/27/2012 - tfharris wrote: 88 Points
good but non descript
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9/12/2012 - The_Grey_Fox wrote: 84 Points
Below average Napa cab.
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8/31/2012 - ATIVA wrote: 87 Points
Pretty straightforward cab. Dark fruit (cherry/blackberry) up front. Decent tannins. Slightly earthy and mineral finish.
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8/26/2012 - Cblakejordan wrote: 92 Points
Big and delightful. Good structure and tannins blend into a Cali Cab that makes alot of sense. Big cassis and black fruit. This is classic cali, if not too young.
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6/28/2012 - bpartington wrote: 86 Points
Good up front. Flat finish.
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6/24/2012 - MH Amateur wrote: 88 Points
Worked well with Sunday night bbq'ed meat. Not overly complex.
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6/11/2012 - Cblakejordan wrote: 90 Points
Great California Cab, brillant fruit and subtle oak. Blackberry and tart cherry followed by a bit of vanilla. Not a huge QPR, but its still a great wine!
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5/23/2012 - Aces10 wrote: 88 Points
I have to admit, I bought this wine based on the label. I was pleasantly surprised by the wine. Black fruit flavor with under notes of cedar.
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5/17/2012 - Rdasilva wrote: 88 Points
Light on the finish. High alcohol. Nice aromas. Light finish.
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5/3/2012 - leighhunt wrote: 90 Points
Fantastic wine for this price point. I wish I had taken detailed tasting notes. I had it at dinner alongside a higher end 2001 Cab. I was expecting it to be outclassed, but it wasn't. I'm buying more!
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4/26/2012 - tfharris wrote: 88 Points
It took a while to open up. First glass was very tight. It was not as good on the 2nd night.
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3/27/2012 - cookpw1 wrote: 87 Points
Crowd pleaser.
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3/13/2012 - jmoskow wrote: 86 Points
Popped and poured. Great match with pasta. It held its own without overpowering the food.
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3/10/2012 - vegasoenophile wrote: 88 Points
Woody nose with dark soil and some funky mushroom tones. Subtle dark fruit. Boysenberry jam. Dry on the palate with some blackberry, cassis, blueberry and cedar. Firm tannins. Young and tight with good acid. Needs more time for me. Big finish.
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2/29/2012 - patrickt wrote: 88 Points
Early, Disney
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12/27/2011 - csillabu wrote: 78 Points
Needs more time in the bottle. Very tannic, with a hint of smoke on the finish. Just a little flat and young tasting, but should develop over time.
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12/25/2011 - kylehuffman wrote: 85 Points
Smooth and easy to drink.
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12/4/2011 - Dryclean wrote: 90 Points
It was very nice after you let it air 30 minutes
Afterwards it was a 90 point wine with beautiful tannins very smooth finish.
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