2006 Bell Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Claret

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 87 points

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  7/11/2012 - Stratos73 wrote: 89 Points

  The tannins have mellowed after several years in the bottle. Still has some structure, but I recommend drinking it within the year. Very enjoyable at cellar temperature, well balanced.

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  8/9/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 85 Points

  Of the 3 purchased, this was the best. Paired well with BBQ flank steak after having been open for 3 days. Upon iniital opening, it was not so good.

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  7/30/2011 - BlackIce wrote: 78 Points

  Nothing special about this. Only average thus the score. When first opened, had nose like it was corked or cooked. Taste was the same. Kept it for a day and was moderately better. Had some pencil lead notes on the palate. Did not dump this like I did the first. Wondering if it could be a bad "batch". One more bottle to go.

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  7/18/2011 - BlackIce wrote: flawed

  Unfortunately my first tasting of this October 2010 Woot deal of Bell Cellars is a flawed bottle. I was so looking forward to this. It had nothing but a vinegar smell and taste. Dumped it down the drain. Hopefully this is my only corked bottle.

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  3/12/2011 - richardhod Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  IT's OK. I didn't mean to drink this, but keep it and see if it would appreciate with age, our of curiousity, but anyway, my subconscious agreed with my assessment that I don't think it has the backbone or structure to age much further well. A bit hot, a bit fruity, a but empty. I think this is down to the warm year, as the basic wine flavours are good and not overripe, and a cooler year may well be rather good indeed!
  
  Still, the 06: maybe good for cooking. Don't throw it away but it won't be your delicious drinking companion like others in the $20+ price range.

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