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• SoCal GMan Likes this wine: 92 points

  May 28, 2020 - After Westerly’s 2013 Bordeaux Blend fell short a few weeks ago, I called Mike at Westerly. I learned that their Fletcher’s Red and their Cab are much better wines for my taste. So, I bought some Cab and Fletcher’s. Mike was correct about the Cab; I tried it tonight.
  
  I found this Cabernet to be a medium-bodied treat. On the nose, I find dark cherry, vanilla and a buttery milk chocolate. On the palate, I find some peppery spices and a jammy taste of ripe fruit, but not sweet. The tannins are balanced, and the finish is longer than expected. After stealing a bite of chocolate brownie from my kids, I tasted dark cherry and vanilla in the finish.
  
  I decanted for 15 minutes, but there is really no need. I would put this Cab up against some of the non-reserve Paso cabs from Justin, Eberle and Daou, as well as a few Napa medium cabs.
  
  Very impressed, and the price point is hard to beat. Drink Now through 2023, in my opinion.

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