Gorgeous, refreshing nose. Different from the other wines in the line-up (B++/A-). Very Good, smooth, simple palate (B+/B++). Tasted blind and incorrectly thought this was one of the Washington wines in the line-up.
Very dark, fruity nose with black fruits (B++). Very dense, oaky, young palate with a long finish (B++/A-). Tasted blind and correctly identified as one of the Columbia Valley wines in the line-up.
Young, generous nose with a good level of finesse (A-). Smooth palate. Very good depth (B++/A-). tasted blind and surprised to find that this was a <$20 wine.
2009 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Very fruity nose (B+). Very good, tannic, young palate (B+) Tasted blind.
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2005 Berthoud Vineyards Ursus Minor 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Generous nose with a decent level of fruit and some character (B+/B++). Fairly dense palate (B+/B++). Tasted blind and feels like 6-8 years old wine.
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2011 Woodward Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series 92 Points
USA, Washington
Gorgeous, smooth, rich nose (A-/A). Palate is very tannic and young (B++). Tasted blind and felt like this has lots of potential.
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2010 Paradigm Cabernet Sauvignon 88 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Very dark color. Excellent, fruity palate (B+/B++). Palate did not feel very complex and still tannic (B+). Tasted blind.
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2011 Von Strasser Cabernet Sauvignon Rudy Napa Valley 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Gorgeous, refreshing nose. Different from the other wines in the line-up (B++/A-). Very Good, smooth, simple palate (B+/B++). Tasted blind and incorrectly thought this was one of the Washington wines in the line-up.
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2009 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Excellent, dense, fruity nose (B++). Good depth on the palate. Still too young, needs time (B+/B++). Tasted blind.
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2010 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Domaine Eden 93 Points
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
Generous, gorgeous nose, some funk (A-/A). Excellent, smooth palate (B++). Tasted blind and thought it was an older wine.
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2011 Seven Hills Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 91 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
Very dark, fruity nose with black fruits (B++). Very dense, oaky, young palate with a long finish (B++/A-). Tasted blind and correctly identified as one of the Columbia Valley wines in the line-up.
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2010 Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 92 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Young, generous nose with a good level of finesse (A-). Smooth palate. Very good depth (B++/A-). tasted blind and surprised to find that this was a <$20 wine.
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2011 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District
Very dark color. Generous, gorgeous nose. Some oak (A-) Very tasty palate (B++/A-). Tasted blind.
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