Community Tasting Note

csimm wrote:

Saturday, April 23, 2016 - A four-year vertical tasting of Anderson's Conn Estate Reserve Cabernets: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.

The 2009 ranked #3, close to last along with the 2007. Both the 2007 and 2009 were fairly flavorless and thin, with simplistic profiles of red currant, cedar, and some watery purple plum. Almost no finish to speak of, with the cedar note lingering on the back end.

A touch astringent, but the wine completely lacked any power, so any astringency was really only a mild detractor. There was no "oomph" in this wine at all. "Soft and delicate" was really just weak and boring. Had almost Pinot-like characteristics about it (not something I want in my Cabernets).

The 2009 and the 2007 drank like $10 Cabernets. No signs of being flawed; simply forgettable and weak.

Drink now, as what fruit is in the 2009 will likely continue to fade. A generous 87 points from me. I am very surprised by the CT scores on both the 2007 and 2009 vintages of these wines.

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