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2005 Novelty Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- Washington
- Columbia Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 21
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redz wrote: 90 points
February 28, 2017 - Smooth, chocolate with raspberry. a little heavy on the oak. has more time.
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QWL Likes this wine: 91 points
May 8, 2015 - The last of six bottles we have been tasting over time, perhaps the best. I have always thought it a good, straightforward Washington Cabernet, but I have always wished for the oak notes (which were never terribly prominent, but which I dislike) to recede completely. They now have done so, and the fruit is still remarkably fresh for a new world Cabernet approaching its 10th birthday. Paired with grilled ribeyes from Kansas City and grilled asparagus, this wine was absolutely delightful, and warranted the aging. I have a few from the 2008 vintage in the cellar, and I'm looking forward to exploring them now.
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bvwino wrote: 91 points
June 23, 2012 - Aged nicely. Glad I held off.
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Don and Pam wrote: 93 points
March 31, 2012 - outstanding value. still has life.
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Don and Pam wrote: 93 points
November 21, 2011 - wow, still very good.
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2008, IWC Issue #141 (link)(Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Washington Wine Report
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By Sean Sullivan
2/14/2009 (link) **** points(Novelty Hill Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley) Oak aromas predominate – including toffee, cedar, and white pepper – on a nose marked by little fruit. Round and generous and palate coating. Well balanced with soft tannins. Anise and tart fruit mark the finish. 14.1% alcohol. 4,108 cases produced.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Novelty Hill Winery
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region Washington
- SubRegion Columbia Valley
- Appellation Columbia Valley
- UPC Codes 012086934216, 856512002137
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 60 (29%)
- Consumed 148 (71%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionWashington
- SubRegionColumbia Valley
- AppellationColumbia Valley
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