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2008 Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland
Red Bordeaux Blend
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 38
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Carib Likes this wine: 96 points
December 15, 2020 - Firing on all cylinders, this beauty from winemaker Chris Howell is a lovely example of a Bordeaux blend made with fruit from the Napa Valley 'benchlands' (at the feet of the valley mountains): 50% Cabernet Sauv, with Cab Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The Merlot seemed more prominent. Bacon fat on the nose, then cheries and mocha for a long finish. Its at a great place to consume. Its been a tough year for the folks at Cain Vineyards, open this to celebrate their good work.
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gabrowns Likes this wine: 89 points
October 17, 2020 - Disappointing on first sip, but it underwent an amazing transformation after 20 minutes or so in the glass. We decanted due to a crumbled cork, but strongly advise doing so and letting it breathe for a half hour before serving.
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JGinMO wrote: 92 points
October 6, 2019 - Subtle, took a good 90 mins to open up and show a little structure. Lovely fruit, not much by way of secondary flavors. Enjoyable.
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Millennial Drinkers wrote: 93 points
May 14, 2019 - Medium ruby red. Dusty and rich nose with blackberries, minerality, cranberries and baking spices. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and full bodied. A lot more integrated then last time. Layered with dark cherries, graphite, cherry liqueur and some gravel. Drink till 2025.
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JGinMO wrote: 91 points
January 5, 2019 - Subtle, tannins nearly fully resolved, nice secondary flavors. Time to drink.
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2/1/2013 (link) 91 points(Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland) Very dark red violet color; appealing, tart black currant, tart blackberry nose; tight, tart black currant, tart blackberry nose; tight, tart black currant, tart blackberry, light espresso palate with density and medium acidity; medium-plus finish (48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot)
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9/9/2012 (link) 92 points(Cain Vineyard & Winery Cain Concept The Benchland) Very dark red violet color; savory, tart black fruit, herbs nose; tasty, tart black fruit, herbs, tobacco palate with medium acidity; medium-plus finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Cain Vineyard & Winery
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Cain Concept The Benchland
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
- UPC Code 090075214938
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 392 (40%)
- Consumed 580 (60%)
Food Pairing
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- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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