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1997 Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Alexander Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 20
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Stephen Rash Likes this wine:
June 6, 2022 - Dark garnet in color w/slight hints of bricking and opaque in the glass; aromas of cherry, cassis, caramel, graphite, and hints of eucalyptus on the nose; tastes of cherry, graphite, and white pepper on the palate; medium body, medium(+) acidity, integrated tannins. There is still lots of life left in this beautiful Cabernet Sauvignon!!
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capnbillus Likes this wine: 93 points
March 31, 2016 - Still strong. Drinking well 19 yes old. Drink now
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Rgds Likes this wine: 93 points
February 18, 2016 - Properly cellared.
Drank tonite. Beautiful. Could have slept longer, still a bit of tannin but smooth full and long. Best I have drunk in a while1 person found this helpful Comment -
wine maestro wrote: 88 points
February 19, 2012 - Perhaps trending down, this aged Winemaker's Reserve is showing signs of fatigue. Brown
edges with some red tints, the nose is rather closed with just a whiff of dried herbs. Brewed
coffee stimilates the palate followed by plum notes, cassis and blackberries. A cedary mid
section with a dash of fresh earth. A robust, drying finish folding in sandlewood and echoing
chewy black licorice. Possibly past prime, but good to go at this point for sure. Corking issues,
unsure if effected performance. Drink now -
RDAwine wrote: 93 points
February 11, 2012 - outstanding wine, great feel, tannins resolved,dark fruit ,slight choc, sorry the estate is no more, will miss these wines
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Souverain
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Winemaker's Reserve
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Alexander Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 87 (40%)
- Consumed 130 (60%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerSouverain
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationAlexander Valley
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