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2003 Fernwood Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Santa Cruz Mountains
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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SCM Fan Likes this wine: 93 points
March 4, 2022 - This SCM Cab just keeps on going. Have had this wine over last 4 years from a 750mL to a double magnum. Pours dark in glass, next to no bricking, earthy nose filled with classic Cabernet dark fruits. Tannins are still grippy not overpowering. Checked inventory, have 3 bottles left now. Will not improve, drink this excellent SCM Cabernet with any of your best friends to treat them to a classic aged SCM Cabernet experience. This SCM Cab is right up there with the best of the region.
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Cutthroat Trout Likes this wine: 94 points
May 15, 2020 - When first opened had a hint of VA. About an hour later served with dinner (Bison steak with a Bernaise sauce) and the brambly bush fruit had come forward, currant and plum. Due to the acidity and dry dusty finish would definitely recommend pairing with food. Overall a very enjoyable wine with dinner. I have 1 more bottle and will drink it soon. Would not expect this wine to improve with any more age.
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MountainWine Likes this wine: 95 points
December 31, 2014 - Excellent now. Well structured and balanced. Long finish subtle and strong. Classic Cab, can not go wrong.
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jryoung wrote:
May 18, 2008 - Wow, incredibly tannic, there is some fruit hiding and it opened up after a bit, but I'm not going to touch another bottle for at least 3 years. The PV gives it an amazing inky color.
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rcc777 wrote: 85 points
December 1, 2007 - Deep rich color, dark berry flavors. Never really opened up, not terribly smooth, probably not at its best yet.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2003
- Type Red
- Producer Fernwood Cellars
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
- Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 7 (41%)
- Consumed 10 (59%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
burgers, lamb chops., SteakWho Likes This Wine
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- ProducerFernwood Cellars
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
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