dark purple color and rich cherry, plum and baking spices in the smell. on the palate it shows round tannins, lingering spicy oak flavors and a berry fruty finish.
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While not amazing, this wine aged well and was fun to share and sip. Novice wine drinkers and savvy vets all enjoyed this offering, which delivered well for its price-point.
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Dusty red fruit, a bit stemmy and brambly but a wonderful example of Cab from that region. Great QPR! Its near impossible to find cab this good sub $20 or en sub $30!
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Luscious, deep red, with full fruity nose. Taste of berries, round and smooth in the mouth. Long finish. We thought this was a very nice California Cabernet indeed, but we have come to expect quality from the Alexander Valley. Hope to give this one another taste to see if the impression holds.
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This wine was the big winner at our wine tasting. 3 producers, 3 varietals, 6 bottles - base and reserve level. We had this next to three other reserve wines, including the RS Reserve Cab and this was rated highest and everyone was surprised it was not the reserve. A good, full flavored Cab. Nice balance of tanins. Fairly complex. Will be purchasing this one again and again.
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Nose of blueberries and blackberries, gentle. Pleasant but not big. Starts with tart cherry, but quickly dissolves to a soft blueberry taste, with very subtle overtones of smoke and a little anise and hay. The lingering taste seems to be blueberry pie. Pretty light for a cab.
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Sour cherry on the pallet underripe strawberry on the nose were apparent immediately after opening. After an hour in the decanter warm, sweet plum and blueberry opened up with a hint of pepper. This is a great wine for the price and should open up nicely after another 2-4 years in the cellar.
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10/11/2018 - michigan66 Likes this wine: 93 Points
dark purple color and rich cherry, plum and baking spices in the smell. on the palate it shows round tannins, lingering spicy oak flavors and a berry fruty finish.
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9/10/2017 - cincybt wrote: 89 Points
While not amazing, this wine aged well and was fun to share and sip. Novice wine drinkers and savvy vets all enjoyed this offering, which delivered well for its price-point.
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10/22/2016 - EdKz@comcast.net Likes this wine: 89 Points
purple, full body, aromas of cassis, flavors of dark fruit, tobacco, tart green earth, moderate finish, better on day 2
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1/20/2016 - redz wrote: 90 Points
nice cab, lots time left
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3/31/2015 - gejohnston Likes this wine:
Wow, what a pleasant surprise. This could pass for a much more expensive bottle. What a deal for $14 a few years ago.
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8/10/2013 - TK Mastres wrote: 91 Points
Dusty red fruit, a bit stemmy and brambly but a wonderful example of Cab from that region. Great QPR! Its near impossible to find cab this good sub $20 or en sub $30!
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6/16/2013 - Kahnru12 wrote:
Very soft tannins following delicious plum and dark bramble. Great mouth feel and great wine for the price point.
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12/22/2012 - agorman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Luscious, deep red, with full fruity nose. Taste of berries, round and smooth in the mouth. Long finish. We thought this was a very nice California Cabernet indeed, but we have come to expect quality from the Alexander Valley. Hope to give this one another taste to see if the impression holds.
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12/2/2012 - kmicho Likes this wine: 91 Points
This wine was the big winner at our wine tasting. 3 producers, 3 varietals, 6 bottles - base and reserve level. We had this next to three other reserve wines, including the RS Reserve Cab and this was rated highest and everyone was surprised it was not the reserve. A good, full flavored Cab. Nice balance of tanins. Fairly complex. Will be purchasing this one again and again.
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11/30/2012 - dfitzg2 Likes this wine: 89 Points
rich in color and texture. Excellent nose and smooth from start to finish. Nice balance with neither fruit nor mineral gaining control.
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11/11/2012 - Carnage13 wrote: 90 Points
Lovely bottle of wine for the price. Will definitely buy again
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11/4/2012 - CASEBIER KENNETH wrote: 87 Points
Nose of blueberries and blackberries, gentle. Pleasant but not big. Starts with tart cherry, but quickly dissolves to a soft blueberry taste, with very subtle overtones of smoke and a little anise and hay. The lingering taste seems to be blueberry pie. Pretty light for a cab.
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8/15/2012 - RichardZula wrote:
Very nice California cab, fruit, cedar, dust; will seek out again.
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7/19/2012 - methos wrote: 88 Points
Sour cherry on the pallet underripe strawberry on the nose were apparent immediately after opening. After an hour in the decanter warm, sweet plum and blueberry opened up with a hint of pepper. This is a great wine for the price and should open up nicely after another 2-4 years in the cellar.
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7/14/2012 - thelostverse wrote: 89 Points
Retailer tasting. Black fruits and herbal/olive notes. Fairly tannic with lengthy finish. Nice value.
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7/6/2012 - texaswino wrote: 90 Points
Needs a little air to open up but there is definite bang for the buck with this wine.
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1/28/2012 - drdebs wrote: 87 Points
Cassis and plum aromas and flavors, with a spicy note in the aftertaste.
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9/17/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 88 Points
Dark ruby color; cassis, menthol nose; tasty, creamy textured, tart cassis, menthol palate; medium finish
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