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Red
2014 Chad Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Rutherford
Label borrowed from 2013
Community Tasting Notes 8
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cchoukal wrote:
December 18, 2021 - PNP. Nose is over-ripeBlackberry. The mouthfeel is kind of funny; it almost feels watery on the attack. Palate is tart blackberry, with just a slight hint of graphite. Interesting enough, given the price point.
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mrmikemtr Likes this wine: 91 points
August 11, 2021 - I agree. I don’t think I’ve had 1 complaint about any of Chad’s wines. All really well made, and, if strored at 55 for 5-7 years, taste really well!
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Skibank114 Likes this wine: 93 points
April 5, 2021 - Still drinking really well. This note is on day two. I think a little more time in cellar and it might improve a touch more. The alcohol could integrate a little more and take it up another point. Nice balance of nose, fruit, finish at a great price point. '13 & '14 were solid years for Napa cabs, and this Chad is solid. Enjoy. We will wait another year for next bottle.
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Tym4wine Likes this wine: 92 points
February 1, 2020 - Very floral aromas. Gritty tannins with dark smooth finish. Long finish.
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Skibank114 Likes this wine: 93 points
February 1, 2020 - Same notes as before plus it has improved with an extra year or so in the bottle. We actually enjoyed with the same friends as the last bottle and everyone agreed it was even better. The conversation ends with "should have bought more."
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Chad
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Rutherford Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Rutherford
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 248 (51%)
- Consumed 242 (49%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationRutherford
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