Had saved a bottle to see if a few years would be beneficial to the wine....This bottle still had big and full fruit , tannins a bit light and balance was good but it seemed a bit tired. If this bottle is representative of all vintages, then storing over a year is not beneficial to the wine.
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(Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon Grand Estates) Very dark ruby color; aromatic, savory, tart currant, mocha, chocolate nose; medium bodied, savory, red currant, mocha, chocolate palate with good balancing acidity; could use 1 year; medium-plus finish (81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 2% Syrah, 2% "Other Varietals"; 13.5% alcohol; 10 months in oak, 30% new) 86+ points
5/5/2020 - Carib Does not like this wine:
Waited too long. Pleasant and one dimensional. Excellent for cooking your next meat stew.
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3/24/2019 - jpkc wrote: 82 Points
Sweet and fruity, lost whatever acidity it had. drink 'em if you got 'em
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3/15/2019 - wtianseter wrote: 85 Points
Had saved a bottle to see if a few years would be beneficial to the wine....This bottle still had big and full fruit , tannins a bit light and balance was good but it seemed a bit tired.
If this bottle is representative of all vintages, then storing over a year is not beneficial to the wine.
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6/12/2018 - Maxsimba Likes this wine: 83 Points
Ok but not a favorite. Slightly earthy musty smell and taste.
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1/7/2018 - Virescit Vulnere Virtus Likes this wine: 82 Points
Good with rich food
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