California Cabernet Tasting

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2008 White Oak Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

90 points

Flowery,violet,cassis with mild tannins.

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2009 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Selection USA, California, Napa Valley

Rather tight.

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2009 Starmont Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

88 points

Dusty, oaky with high alcohol.

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2010 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Capsicum, hint of cherry, big and stemmy

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2009 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District

Sweet, balance, good finish.

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2009 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Sweet and ripe.

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2009 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Sweet, over powering thick tannins.

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2008 Harlan Estate USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Smooth complex with good finish.

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2009 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Counterpoint Sonoma Mountain USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain

Rather hollow on the palate

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2007 Laurel Glen Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Sonoma Mountain USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain

Tight, better structure as compared to counterpoint

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2008 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

Simple straightforward drink

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2008 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley USA, California, Sonoma County, Alexander Valley

Good lively on the palate complex but thick tannins.

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2008 Foxen Cabernet Sauvignon 7200 Vogelzang Vineyard USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

Honey nose sweet and ripe.

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2010 Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Green and stemmy

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2010 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Tight but structure

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2009 Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Balanced simple. Decent stuff

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2009 Faust Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Good aromatics, balance with thick tannins

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2009 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Sharp focus aromatics lively.

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2009 Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Cask USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

Tight coating tannins.

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2009 Quintessa USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

Elegant, complex aromas, god acid.

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2007 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Herb, good depth and structure.

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2009 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Sweet, savory

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2006 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

Fresh nice cab

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2008 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder

Sweet mineral lean style

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2008 Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

Modern, ripe fruits.

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2009 Continuum Proprietary Red USA, California, Napa Valley

Elegant but still tight.

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2009 Storybook Mountain Vineyards Zinfandel Mayacamas Range USA, California, Napa Valley

Funky palate simple.

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2009 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve USA, California, Napa Valley

Tabasco,cassis,dark cherry beautiful structure.

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2007 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Good lively fresh and lingering finish.

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2008 Staglin Family Cabernet Sauvignon Estate USA, California, Napa Valley, Rutherford

Ripe fruity.

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2009 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

Light

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2008 Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal Vineyard USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Concentrated sweet good finish.

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2010 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

Black tea, fresh thick tannins.

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2006 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon USA, California, Napa Valley

Good nose of tea but lacking finish.

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