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Manage Subscriptions2012 J. Albin Cabernet Sauvignon The Benches, Columbia Valley, WA
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
- Horse Heaven Hills
Community Tasting Notes 10
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mike l. wrote: 85 points
June 28, 2021 - not really my preferred style. very big wine that served as a nice ringer for over oaked napa cult stuff.
amusing wine, but this belongs in someone else cellar.1 person found this helpful Comment -
lelandinmichigan Likes this wine: 91 points
June 1, 2021 - Clear ruby with a dark core and early signs of aging around the rim.
Rich dark friut and cigar box aromas, some tertiary notes.
Light body, juicy and has some plummy, earthy flavors. A little underwhelming, but very and easy to drink. Somewhat short finish.2 people found this helpful Comment -
Thebigbaby Likes this wine: 88 points
April 22, 2021 - Really enjoyed. Super smooth. Had the similar green pepper on the nose on the PNP as the last bottle. Day 2 it went away and moved to the palate, although this time not as prevalent. A wonderful bottle and QPR @23 delivered.
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BHRH Likes this wine: 91 points
December 30, 2020 - Decanted 30 minutes. Nice cassis aromas with a little vanilla and maybe a touch of green bell pepper. Nice sweet cassis fruit with still a hint of bell pepper. Lush on the palate and finish. Seems to be at peak, although has structure for a few more years.
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Thebigbaby Likes this wine: 87 points
December 13, 2020 - Day 1 it screams green out of the glass. Green pepper, peppercorns and pine. If tasting blind, I definitely would not have pegged it as a Cabernet Sauvignon. I really enjoyed the wine and found myself amazed by the nose over and over. Day 2 it loses its nose somewhat and brings the "green" qualites to the palate. Very smooth and quite enjoyable.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer J. Albin
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard The Benches, Columbia Valley, WA
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Horse Heaven Hills
- UPC Code 850982001003
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 63 (30%)
- Consumed 143 (68%)
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- CountryUSA
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- AppellationHorse Heaven Hills
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