This is a good cab, but I can't see where the pros got their rating. I say this is a solid basic California style cab. To pick at the wine -- it seems to have a bit of uncontrolled astringence and does not flow together like some of the other similar valued cabs. That said, if someone offers it with a nice steak, I would not have any complaints and enjoy it as a good complement.
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I like mxpbuy's comment - fruit bomb! Sweet (though not cloying) dark fruits, with a rich, almost thick mouthfeel. Not astringent or tanniny at all. Quite mellow in the finish, sadly not all that long either, but it has a lingering dark, rich fruit taste.
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11/28/2014 - Chucksw Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very smooth. Strong plum flavor.
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11/27/2012 - wtianseter Likes this wine: 85 Points
This is a good cab, but I can't see where the pros got their rating. I say this is a solid basic California style cab. To pick at the wine -- it seems to have a bit of uncontrolled astringence and does not flow together like some of the other similar valued cabs. That said, if someone offers it with a nice steak, I would not have any complaints and enjoy it as a good complement.
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6/25/2012 - talnelso wrote: 78 Points
Very sweet and hardly any finish at all. Wouldn't be bad as a house wine purchase, but not a selection I'd serve to my guests.
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1/27/2012 - crispino wrote: 86 Points
I like mxpbuy's comment - fruit bomb! Sweet (though not cloying) dark fruits, with a rich, almost thick mouthfeel. Not astringent or tanniny at all. Quite mellow in the finish, sadly not all that long either, but it has a lingering dark, rich fruit taste.
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12/24/2011 - jgimpelson wrote: 86 Points
Surprisingly good.
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