My last bottle of a case enjoyed over the years since release. Fully mature but not aged (i.e., not yet barnyard, not yet fungal). All flavors in harmony. Modest length/complexity/intensity. An enjoyable wine throughout its 10 years since release. IMO, one of the best <$30 cabs made in America. I applaud the winery for producing an excellent American cab, year after year, and keeping the price at $30 list.
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Very dark color. Dense aromas of cassis and dark, dark cherry. Flavor is smooth and structured. Dark chocolate, creme brûlée, vanilla, cedar/cigar box flavors with dark fruit. Long finish, enhanced by cedar.
My rating scale: 95 exactly what I want 90 would buy again 85 good but not my style 80 average 70 undrinkable
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This was better on the 2nd day - was more resolved and poised. This is a useful value wine and one of the best cabs at this kind of $22-ish pricepoint if you can get it at that price (given how difficult it is to get a cheap cab that performs).
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6/26/2020 - Montesquieu Likes this wine: 92 Points
My last bottle of a case enjoyed over the years since release. Fully mature but not aged (i.e., not yet barnyard, not yet fungal). All flavors in harmony. Modest length/complexity/intensity. An enjoyable wine throughout its 10 years since release. IMO, one of the best <$30 cabs made in America. I applaud the winery for producing an excellent American cab, year after year, and keeping the price at $30 list.
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7/17/2018 - John McCabe wrote: 91 Points
My last of these. This is showing very well and could embarass many Napa cabs at the $50+ range. 91+pts
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4/3/2018 - Robij Likes this wine: 95 Points
Very dark color. Dense aromas of cassis and dark, dark cherry. Flavor is smooth and structured. Dark chocolate, creme brûlée, vanilla, cedar/cigar box flavors with dark fruit. Long finish, enhanced by cedar.
My rating scale:
95 exactly what I want
90 would buy again
85 good but not my style
80 average
70 undrinkable
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8/14/2017 - John McCabe wrote: 91 Points
This was better on the 2nd day - was more resolved and poised. This is a useful value wine and one of the best cabs at this kind of $22-ish pricepoint if you can get it at that price (given how difficult it is to get a cheap cab that performs).
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4/14/2017 - John McCabe wrote: 89 Points
Tasted over two days. A bit plain and with a slight graininess but useful at the price.
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