Community Tasting Note

Wine.woot_taster wrote:

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - I also had this at the SoCal gathering. Please note that Cab Sauv is my least favorite of the red varietals and my nose/palate are very sensitive to oak. With that in mind:

Aroma: vanilla (oak?) and a bit of cocoa, black fruits
Color: dark red not translucent
Taste: dark fruits with some noticeable vanilla undertones and a nice chalky finish. Tannins were soft and well integrated.

Verdict: the oak was too noticeable for me (35% new oak in the specs somewhat confirms my first impression) and lacked a bit of acidity (felt a bit brooding) but not an objectionable wine by any means. If you enjoy cabs I don't see how you can go wrong. While it is not a great QPR in my opinion, it is priced right for what you are getting.

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