2008 Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Andrew Jefford
(Cain Vineyard & Winery, Concept, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain, California, USA, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Jefford on Monday: High on the hill, 9/12/2016, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Richard Hemming, MW
(Cain, Concept Red Blend Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
2/21/2013, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland) Very dark red violet color; appealing, tart black currant, tart blackberry nose; tight, tart black currant, tart blackberry nose; tight, tart black currant, tart blackberry, light espresso palate with density and medium acidity; medium-plus finish (48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot)
2/1/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points -
By Richard Jennings
(Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland) Very dark red violet color; savory, tart black fruit, herbs nose; tasty, tart black fruit, herbs, tobacco palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish
9/9/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2008
- TypeRed
- ProducerCain Vineyard & Winery
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- DesignationCain Concept The Benchland
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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- UPC/EAN Code090075214938
12/15/2020 - Carib Likes this wine: 96 Points
Firing on all cylinders, this beauty from winemaker Chris Howell is a lovely example of a Bordeaux blend made with fruit from the Napa Valley 'benchlands' (at the feet of the valley mountains): 50% Cabernet Sauv, with Cab Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The Merlot seemed more prominent. Bacon fat on the nose, then cheries and mocha for a long finish. Its at a great place to consume. Its been a tough year for the folks at Cain Vineyards, open this to celebrate their good work.
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10/17/2020 - gabrowns Likes this wine: 89 Points
Disappointing on first sip, but it underwent an amazing transformation after 20 minutes or so in the glass. We decanted due to a crumbled cork, but strongly advise doing so and letting it breathe for a half hour before serving.
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10/6/2019 - JGinMO wrote: 92 Points
Subtle, took a good 90 mins to open up and show a little structure. Lovely fruit, not much by way of secondary flavors. Enjoyable.
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5/14/2019 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 93 Points
Medium ruby red. Dusty and rich nose with blackberries, minerality, cranberries and baking spices. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and full bodied. A lot more integrated then last time. Layered with dark cherries, graphite, cherry liqueur and some gravel. Drink till 2025.
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1/5/2019 - JGinMO wrote: 91 Points
Subtle, tannins nearly fully resolved, nice secondary flavors. Time to drink.
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