2008 Brandlin. RS 91 88% cab sav, 6% malbec, 4% cab franc, 2% petit verdot Big cab with berries from Mount Veeder presenting with dark berry jam and hues of carmel, vanilla, dried apricot and cedar. Excellent cellar potential given solid tannins and acid structure.
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88% cab, 6% malbec, 4% cab franc, 2% petit verdot. Classic Bordeaux blend for this big Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. present. Expressions of carmel, dried apricot cedar. High focused tannins will allow for a 5 - 10 year cellaring time.
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6/23/2013 - Jgallup wrote: 92 Points
Very enjoyable wine! Flavors of fruit and dark chocolate balanced with medium tannins. Long finish.
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4/28/2012 - Dggreenh wrote: 93 Points
Lots of berry. Mild tannins. Fairly sweet.
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2/21/2012 - willthethrill wrote: 93 Points
Smooth operator...starts cherry and then just coasts down soft and smooth...thanks MN + J for the bottle. Yum.
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2/20/2012 - RobSpectator Likes this wine: 91 Points
2008 Brandlin. RS 91
88% cab sav, 6% malbec, 4% cab franc, 2% petit verdot
Big cab with berries from Mount Veeder presenting with dark berry jam and hues of carmel, vanilla, dried apricot and cedar. Excellent cellar potential given solid tannins and acid structure.
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2/19/2012 - RobSpectator Likes this wine: 91 Points
88% cab, 6% malbec, 4% cab franc, 2% petit verdot. Classic Bordeaux blend for this big Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. present. Expressions of carmel, dried apricot cedar. High focused tannins will allow for a 5 - 10 year cellaring time.
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