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2009 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Knights Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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Geaux Likes this wine: 93 points
March 2, 2019 - Last wine of the night but showed well. Restrained but dark fruit emerged nicely. Tannins and oak were perfectly integrated. Plenty of acid indicates this has many years left. PQR on this is phenomenal!
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SMHalps wrote: 93 points
February 26, 2019 - Opened, but not decanted with my wine group. Everyone had this as either their favorite or 2nd favorite wine of the night (my 2nd favorite). It still has lots of fruit, although I picked up some notes of stewed fruit. Long finish, full bodied.
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bonedoc wrote: 93 points
November 1, 2018 - bright fruits, good acidity, well made.
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Yack Man wrote: 91 points
March 1, 2018 - For a 2009 vintage that is approaching 10 years in the bottle, this wine is still tight and pretty primary on the palate. I gave it some air (not much) but it didn’t open up that much. Nice nose of violet and dark berry notes. Subtle oak and blueberry core, along indications of tobacco and some tannins. I think this may show better with more air or a long decant and with half a bottle left, we will see. 90+ Points and pretty pleasant.
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alpha_ori Likes this wine: 95 points
July 15, 2017 - I'm a big fan of this wine. This is just entering its drinking window. A wine of great balance. Unmistakably California, but definitely delicious.
I had the first of these wines too early, and a result I have not rebought my allocation in subsequent years. I am now regretting this decision.
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By Stephen Tanzer
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May/June 2013, IWC Issue #168 (link)(Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Knights Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
4/4/2014 (link) 92 points(Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard) Very dark ruby color; ripe red currant, cedar, black currant nose; rich, tight, tart black currant, cedar, ripe black fruit palate with suave, sweet tannins; needs 4 years; medium-plus finish (14.5% alcohol)
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Anakota
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Helena Dakota Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Knights Valley
- UPC Code 784798410011
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 584 (67%)
- Consumed 294 (33%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
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