Creamy vanilla, but with an acidic bite. Fruit and oak are well balanced, but that acidity is just too much for my taste. For a $20 bottle, I would expect it to be a bit better balanced across the board.
The nose is also a bit odd. I don't get berries, fruit, or minerality. In contrast, I get "household cleaner". It's not a good nose. Almost pungent.
I won't be purchasing this bottle again. For $20, there are many better cabs. If it were half the price, then I'd say it was drinking well.
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A surprisingly good showing: Black cherry and blueberry notes are juicy, bright and balanced with a nice finish. A good food wine that paired well with roast.
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8/29/2016 - mhaugen wrote: 89 Points
bright, interesting
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3/29/2015 - kmicho wrote: 85 Points
Creamy vanilla, but with an acidic bite. Fruit and oak are well balanced, but that acidity is just too much for my taste. For a $20 bottle, I would expect it to be a bit better balanced across the board.
The nose is also a bit odd. I don't get berries, fruit, or minerality. In contrast, I get "household cleaner". It's not a good nose. Almost pungent.
I won't be purchasing this bottle again. For $20, there are many better cabs. If it were half the price, then I'd say it was drinking well.
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1/8/2014 - gmbdds wrote: 89 Points
A surprisingly good showing: Black cherry and blueberry notes are juicy, bright and balanced with a nice finish. A good food wine that paired well with roast.
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1/3/2014 - skoppel wrote: 88 Points
chocalate with a hint of licorice. Medium length, but ultimate a simple wine. Nice weekday quaff.
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9/16/2013 - mhaugen wrote:
delightful with cheese plate and sun dried tomatoes.
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