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2008 Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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wmccone54 wrote: 90 points
April 20, 2024 - Drinking well at fifteen years, but quickly reaching maturity. Completely integrated black and red fruits, tannin, acid, and oak. Good balance, but not much complexity. Needs food. Drink now.
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wmccone54 wrote:
July 17, 2021 - Lots of structure in terms of tannin and acids. Deep, ruby color. Blackberry, black cherry, black plum, dark chocolate, and some rich dark compost. Full body and high alcohol. A slightly different impression from the prior bottle enjoyed in 2019. Drink now, unlikely to improve with further cellaring.
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wmccone54 wrote: 89 points
December 22, 2019 - Bouquet and flavor profile seem to be reaching maturity with the black fruits tasting slightly cooked / stewed and the acidity starting to fade. Celery, anise, mint, and sage add complexity. Medium finish. Not nearly as powerful as I remember from three years ago.
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Boomer Sooner Likes this wine: 93 points
March 2, 2017 - Big bold, dark purple wine. Drinking very well right now. Nice acidity , big fruit , nice tannins. It is in a very good place right now. Has a chance to improve with some more time. I am very glad I have more bottles.
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wmccone54 wrote: 91 points
December 26, 2016 - Seems to be in a good place at this juncture with oak, tannin, acid , and fruit all in harmony. Decanted before dinner of leftover prime rib roast. Still full bodied weight, very dark purple color with a ruby hue at the rim. Opens with hints of sage, peppermint, cassis, blackberry and licorice. Good concentration and balance on the palate following through on a medium finish. Should drink well for another 5-7 years.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Cornerstone Cellars
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Napa Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 53 (50%)
- Consumed 54 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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