Wow, this is an Amarone della Valpolicella! Unimpressed with this as a Cali Cab, but overwhelmed by the similarities of the fruited-raisin features of the Amarone. Drink now.
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While this is not a typical Cabernet Sauvignon, it was clearly a hot year in 2010, giving this a sweetish taste. As others have noted the fruit-forward character is reminiscent of an Australian Shiraz. Color is a dark purple. Aroma - huckleberry, juicy dark berries a touch overripe, black olive underneath. Taste - big jammy on fore-palate, touch of tannins at end. Went very well with food (steak and potatoes).
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11/22/2016 - Escher Cellars wrote: 88 Points
Wow, this is an Amarone della Valpolicella! Unimpressed with this as a Cali Cab, but overwhelmed by the similarities of the fruited-raisin features of the Amarone. Drink now.
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6/1/2014 - ddahl Likes this wine: 88 Points
Fruit forward cab
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3/23/2014 - Brett and Megan Likes this wine: 87 Points
While this is not a typical Cabernet Sauvignon, it was clearly a hot year in 2010, giving this a sweetish taste. As others have noted the fruit-forward character is reminiscent of an Australian Shiraz. Color is a dark purple. Aroma - huckleberry, juicy dark berries a touch overripe, black olive underneath. Taste - big jammy on fore-palate, touch of tannins at end. Went very well with food (steak and potatoes).
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12/25/2013 - BostonChick wrote: 88 Points
This is one of my go-to, reasonably priced cabs.
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7/30/2013 - kcsteve Likes this wine: 84 Points
pnp and don't remember except it was a decent, simple Cab.
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