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2005 Lamborn Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage III Proprietor Grown
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Howell Mountain
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Community Tasting Notes 32
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knorthrip Likes this wine: 95 points
September 3, 2023 - Very nice structure with plentiful soft tannins. Still retains its dark fruit but is more complex than the last time I tried a bottle.
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pikemasterflash wrote:
April 1, 2022 - Broke the cork trying to open it. Immediately the sent permeated the room. Initially high heat and flat fruit. Too long in the jar? Stored wrong? Eventually came around to a much more soft and velvety feel.
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Anandwine wrote: 95 points
September 16, 2021 - Bold blackberry crumble, soft vanilla on the nose. Backbone of brambles, blackberry seeds and stems. Still has fruit for years (possibly 5+). Tannins largely mellowed out but still structured. A robust, powerful, howell mountain cab.
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Swaggering Beaunie Likes this wine:
August 18, 2019 - Excellent, with very good Napa typicity. Nice floral aromatics, flavors of dried blackcurrant and tobacco with hints of cedar. If this bottle is an indication, it's just entering its drinking window and can age gracefully for many years. Well done!
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mrpat56 wrote: 95 points
August 15, 2019 - 14 years and no sign of fading. Fresher than some new releases. Ruby red rim. BlackBerry, strawberry, black cherry, eucalyptus nose. Fresh fruit palate. BlackBerry, Black cherry, leather, menthol, clove, very light oak, and velvety tannins. 45 second finish. This is so good it made me write a tasting note.
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By Richard Jennings
8/22/2011 (link) 92 points(Lamborn Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage III Proprietor Grown) Tart black fruit, charcoal nose; tasty, tart black fruit, charcoal palate with grip; needs 4-5 years; medium-plus finish
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By Richard Jennings
8/23/2010 (link) 93 points(Lamborn Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage III Proprietor Grown) Berry, boysenberry nose; tasty, boysenberry, berry palate; medium-plus finish 93+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Lamborn Family Vineyards
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation Vintage III Proprietor Grown
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Howell Mountain
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 2 (0%)
- In Cellars 367 (48%)
- Consumed 390 (51%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerLamborn Family Vineyards
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationHowell Mountain
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