Really tasty spot right now; lots of lovely dark fruit, hints of earth and tobacco, some spice and a whiff of vanilla. The palate has lovely energy and good depth. Based on how good this is, my expectations for the estate Cab are high.
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A very enjoyable Cabernet. The nose has cassis, plum, blueberry, vanilla and spice from oak (although well integrated), bell pepper and herbs, and just a hint of earthiness. The palate is nicely balanced, with good acidity that keeps it fresh, plenty of richness and good depth. While this may be a "2nd" wine it is still quite good and I enjoy that it actually has some herb and pepper notes which are sometimes frowned upon.
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This is a nice wine, but currently showing a little too much oak. Seems to be in a touch of an awkward phase that I think will resolve with another few years.
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11/15/2017 - jnewman77 Likes this wine:
Really tasty spot right now; lots of lovely dark fruit, hints of earth and tobacco, some spice and a whiff of vanilla. The palate has lovely energy and good depth. Based on how good this is, my expectations for the estate Cab are high.
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8/12/2016 - Wineson Likes this wine: 91 Points
Very enjoyable
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6/7/2016 - jnewman77 wrote:
A very enjoyable Cabernet. The nose has cassis, plum, blueberry, vanilla and spice from oak (although well integrated), bell pepper and herbs, and just a hint of earthiness. The palate is nicely balanced, with good acidity that keeps it fresh, plenty of richness and good depth. While this may be a "2nd" wine it is still quite good and I enjoy that it actually has some herb and pepper notes which are sometimes frowned upon.
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1/25/2015 - emf Likes this wine:
Wonderful!
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6/14/2014 - jnewman77 wrote:
This is a nice wine, but currently showing a little too much oak. Seems to be in a touch of an awkward phase that I think will resolve with another few years.
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