Robe bourgogne au reflet orangé. Arômes de venaison, fruit noir mure, boisé et menthe. Bonne astringence, long en bouche. À décanter 2h. Parfait avec une bonne viande.
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Cabernet Sauvignon is my second favorite (after Merlot), and this one did not disappoint. I no longer trust the scoring in Cellar Tracker, having noticed that some wines seem to invite low or high scores based on fashion, or friends, rather than the actual rating of the wine. One user, with six bottles, and an axe to grind, can (without commenting as to why) rank six bottles at 79. It takes a lot of positive 85 or better ratings to counteract that.
This wine certainly deserves its good rating, with the elegant notes that one expects in a Cabernet. It's still young, and needs to air for 30 minutes or so before drinking, but I found it excellent. Good way to start off the new year.
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Opened this with marinated grilled lamb chops at Easter. Bought this on sale for $9.50. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Not decanted. Deep ruby color. Notes of blackberry, smokey oak and bitter cherries. Shorter finish. I liked the 1988 and 1999 vintages better. This wine was on par with the 2001 that I previously had. 85 points.
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11/25/2018 - P&EinAK Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still drinking well and should do so for two more years. It does require 2-3 hours of decanting before savoring.
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4/29/2017 - flussier wrote: 89 Points
Robe bourgogne au reflet orangé. Arômes de venaison, fruit noir mure, boisé et menthe. Bonne astringence, long en bouche. À décanter 2h. Parfait avec une bonne viande.
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3/2/2016 - kingboo wrote: 89 Points
Another in a string of enjoyable everyday quaffers. Well, one can't drink a Bone Ash every night. :)
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12/13/2015 - Winokdub wrote: 90 Points
Great cab nose and flavor. Flavors really fan out in the mouth. Silky tannin and a very smooth and lingering finish. Drinking great right now.
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9/20/2015 - shaffej wrote: 90 Points
Good solid cab drinking well.
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8/24/2014 - Vino Me wrote: 88 Points
No formal notes. 88 points
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1/4/2014 - qwerty2 wrote: 88 Points
Cabernet Sauvignon is my second favorite (after Merlot), and this one did not disappoint. I no longer trust the scoring in Cellar Tracker, having noticed that some wines seem to invite low or high scores based on fashion, or friends, rather than the actual rating of the wine. One user, with six bottles, and an axe to grind, can (without commenting as to why) rank six bottles at 79. It takes a lot of positive 85 or better ratings to counteract that.
This wine certainly deserves its good rating, with the elegant notes that one expects in a Cabernet. It's still young, and needs to air for 30 minutes or so before drinking, but I found it excellent. Good way to start off the new year.
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6/17/2013 - Vino Me wrote: 85 Points
Opened this with marinated grilled lamb chops at Easter. Bought this on sale for $9.50. 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. Not decanted. Deep ruby color. Notes of blackberry, smokey oak and bitter cherries. Shorter finish. I liked the 1988 and 1999 vintages better. This wine was on par with the 2001 that I previously had. 85 points.
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5/6/2013 - aagrawal wrote: 88 Points
Sonoma Trip; 5/3/2013-5/6/2013 (Sonoma County, CA): Smoky nose, black fruits in the background; smooth, full bodied, tannic in the midpalate, ready now or in the short term. 88
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3/16/2013 - jbcannizzo wrote: 88 Points
Nice color, was a bit young...better after it sat for awhile
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