2014 Substance Cabernet Sauvignon

Community Tasting Notes (109) Avg Score: 88.4 points

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  12/24/2022 - Jake112380 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  From a magnum. Much better than anticipated. Nice balance of dark plum, cassis, saddle leather, and mild tannins. Good length. Drink now.

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  5/10/2021 - Gr8penut Likes this wine: 90 Points

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  In Vino Veritas (in wine there is truth; people speak the truth when they are drunk), bottle #117 of my cellar sacrifices. Another 2014 bottle of Substance cab. I guess this one really depends on the lot you get, because it has been up and down in the tastings over the last six months or so. Luckily, this particular bottle was very good and drank like a much more expensive cab. 😀🍷🍷👍 👍#wine #winelover #winelovers #redblend #redblendwine #napacab #substance #CharlesSmith

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  3/28/2021 - Gr8penut Likes this wine: 90 Points

  From my posting on Instagram:
  A 2014 bottle of Substance cab. I guess this one really depends on the lot you get, because it has been up and down in the tastings over the last six months or so. Luckily, this particular bottle was very good and drank like a much more expensive cab. 😀 I will keep my fingers crossed on the remaining bottles. 😀🍷🍷👍 👍

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  11/19/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought 6b for 12/b from a local independent shop four years ago; this is #4. No decant, none needed. Dark purple; blackberry, other black fruit, oak on the nose that follow on the palate, bit of graphite; excellent mouthfeel; some persistence. Delicious, rich fruit, not jammy; glad I have more. Among the best of category in a crowded field. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.

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  10/15/2020 - tsdv Likes this wine: 87 Points

  Closed upon opening, softened with air, good stuff. Typical WA modern fruity style.

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