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2008 Babcock Cabernet Sauvignon Nucleus Estelle Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Ynez Valley
Label borrowed from 2009
Label borrowed from 2007
Label borrowed from 2005
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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vinolovers wrote: 88 points
August 22, 2020 - A dark red coloring with a hint of bricking around the rim. Notes of dark fruit, blackberry and a hint of plum. The tannins had fallen away leaving a very smooth wine; however the finish was light hence the low score.
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Ttgeer wrote: 89 points
July 30, 2018 - Big and jammy. Better on day 2 as some of the tannins developed.
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Wino Laurie wrote: 92 points
July 7, 2015 - Enjoyed this Cab with filet mignon. So glad that I cellared this wine...it has improved with age. I scanted about 90 minutes before dining which really opened the taste. Wonderful structure...velvety texture, dark plum notes. Really enhanced our meal but would be equally great with dark chocolate.
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lzelman Likes this wine: 90 points
March 9, 2014 - Very good cab from the santa ynez valley
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air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 91 points
June 28, 2013 - This started out a bit tart and tannic but I had a glass and then sealed and enjoyed the next day. Was rewarded by silky smooth plum and rich mouth filling dark fruit. Great structure and the fruit was fully integrated and delicious. Some leather notes and great weight. Extended finish.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Babcock
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Nucleus
- Vineyard Estelle Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
- UPC Code 670013002966
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 21 (36%)
- Consumed 38 (64%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerBabcock
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Ynez Valley
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