Decanted for half an hour. Based upon previous user notes, this wine has changed considerably over the past few years in the cellar. Crimson rim around a purple core. Cigar box, blackberries on the nose follow through on the palate. Medium to full bodied. Still quite a lot of acidity and tannic structure, could have gone a bit longer even. If not so simple, would have scored higher. Perhaps just a bit heavy on the oak.
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For the $16 tab I won't complain about this Cab. However, it is rather simple. A lot of upfront sweet fruit that is MPShiraz-like. Nice, supple mouthfeel and mild tannins. Good for crowds. Could go a couple years.
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6/14/2015 - drycreekwhine wrote: 91 Points
Still excellent. No raisins here!
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6/14/2012 - drycreekwhine wrote: 90 Points
This is a well built cab at a very good price, especially for one from Napa. Plus, the label is very cool. And now you may find it at Costco.
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6/20/2009 - WAWINEFAN wrote: 89 Points
Decent bottle of Cab, especially for the price. Nice nose and improved once it opened up.
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7/17/2007 - cwaltonhouse wrote: 88 Points
Decanted for half an hour. Based upon previous user notes, this wine has changed considerably over the past few years in the cellar. Crimson rim around a purple core. Cigar box, blackberries on the nose follow through on the palate. Medium to full bodied. Still quite a lot of acidity and tannic structure, could have gone a bit longer even. If not so simple, would have scored higher. Perhaps just a bit heavy on the oak.
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7/3/2006 - spc wrote:
Starting to fade, a little raiseny. Has been well stored so I would drink up soon.
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12/23/2005 - jfdulles wrote: 87 Points
Fruity cabernet, soft tannins, delicious.
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9/12/2005 - drend wrote: 91 Points
Excellent wine for the money. Very enjoyable.
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6/3/2005 - decaturwinedude wrote: 89 Points
More of the same. See last note. For about the same amount I 'd go for Ch.St. Jean or Mondavi.
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2/25/2005 - decaturwinedude wrote: 89 Points
For the $16 tab I won't complain about this Cab. However, it is rather simple. A lot of upfront sweet fruit that is MPShiraz-like. Nice, supple mouthfeel and mild tannins.
Good for crowds. Could go a couple years.
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2/1/2005 - ChillyWino wrote: 90 Points
Incredible nose of cassis and blackberry. Well integrated and smooth wine. Will be buying more.
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