Cotes du Coeur Cabernet Tasting
Peters Gallery, Dallas, TX
Tasted Thursday, October 28, 2004 by strulock with 961 views
Introduction
Event hosted by the Cotes du Coeur Society.
Flight 1 (8 Notes)
Closing
The 2001 Caymus Cab stole the show here. Both the ZD and the Tom Eddy receive strong honorable mentions.
2000 Flora Springs Trilogy 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Cab blend. Herbal, currant, anise, blackberry, tar. Quick finish, rich color, light nose, medium body.
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2001 White Cottage Ranch Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Risa 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Balanced palate, with black cherry, clove, and some hay. Nose of iris and honeysuckle.
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2001 Revana Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Dark, inky-black color and berry, nutmeg nose. French oak, black cherry with moderate tannins.
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2000 Spelletich Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 84 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Tart, tannic and bright. Plum, berry, chocolate notes in a watery and somewhat disappointing body.
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2000 Dominus Estate 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Slightly unpleasant nose, grassy and berry at the same time. Black cherry, mocha, subtle key lime, and chocolate. Soft tannins, somewhat light body.
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2001 ZD Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Oaky with earthy berry notes. A bit tannic with a nose of currant.
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1999 Tom Eddy Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very pleasant, but still young. Opaque purple color and dense body. Deeply aromatic with dark berry and some herbals. Stiff tannins beg for additional cellaring. Could be substantial.
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2001 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WOTN. Very smooth, very soft, long finish. Ready to drink now. Current, anise, cinnamon, and vanilla with lingering mocha cherry.
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