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Tasted April 7, 2012 by mmurry with 357 views

Flight 1 (3 notes)

Red
2005 Lewis Grace Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville
91 points
Mint and red fruit on the nose, with cigar box and baking spice on the tail end. Rich and toasty on the palate, with some spice and mint on the mid-palate, and a good minty finish.
Red
2008 Testamento Cabernet Sauvignon Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo
88 points
Cake spice and tobacco on the nose, with some candied cherries and cocoa powder at the end. Rich and smooth on the palate, with dark fruit and chocolate, mixed with a little spice and cigar box.
Red
2009 Major's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Wine South Africa, Breede River Valley, Robertson
86 points
Raspberry and dried flowers on the nose, with hints of dirt and spice. Dark fruit on the palate, with a little oak and spice on the finish.

Flight 2 (3 notes)

Red
2009 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Caravan USA, California, Napa Valley
91 points
Lots of fruit on the nose - plum, blueberry, and cherry, along with mocha and cooking spice. Rich and velvety on the palate, with cherry and blueberry fruit, some chocolate, and a nice spicy finish.
Red
2007 Shinas Estate Cabernet Sauvignon The Verdict Australia, Victoria
90 points
Rich red fruit and and creamy chocolate on the nose, with spice in the middle, and some tobacco and floral notes at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with some bright red fruit and spice. There's a little chocolate on the mid-palate, and it was a good floral finish.
Red
2009 Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley
90 points
Jammy on the nose, with pepper and chocolate underneath. There's a little black tea at the end. Very smooth on the palate and not as jammy. A nice mix of red fruit, pepper, and black tea. It finishes with a little dark chocolate.

Flight 3 (1 note)

Red
2008 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve USA, California, Napa Valley
92 points
Rich ripe fruit on the nose -especially plum and blackberry, along with milk chocolate and spice. Rich on the palate, with ripe fruit and chocolate, and a good spice finish.
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