Still youthful in the glass. Nose is blackberry with hints of leather and sandalwood. Good fruit remains, structure is firm through the acids and fairly soft tannins that show on the finish. Lovely with a rib steak.
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Deep purple appearance. Ripe, earthy aromas of stewed cherries, black currants, plums, cocoa, and a touch of pastille. Mid-bodied, with stonefruit, red and black fruit flavors, a streak of iron minerality, and a decent finish. On the simple side but enjoyable.
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Standard cali cab (this has sonoma county designation), chocolate, prominent oak, dark fruits, low acidity and decent finish. Not a great food companion but ok sipper 86-87
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I drank this over the course of 4 days. I have mixed feelings about it. On 3 of the days I wasn't impressed. On the third day I had a glass with a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. It was great!
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Very dark red color. I had a half bottle of this while out for dinner tonight. Had not had this for some time, and I was quite pleased. The nose is fruit forward with nice aromas of cassis and black cherry, a touch of oak and some spice. The palate comes across consistently with medium-full body and soft tannins. This is not the most complex wine, but it was very nicely balanced and quite enjoyable with our sirloins. You could do a lot worse.
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Pretty good. Chilled to about 45 F, this was a nice change. Kind of an odd blend of spices on the nose, couldn't identify - not unpleasant, just odd. Citrus and pear are present on the palate. Good acidity. Overall good balance, and decent value.
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11/6/2017 - VinnieVeritas Likes this wine: 89 Points
Still youthful in the glass. Nose is blackberry with hints of leather and sandalwood. Good fruit remains, structure is firm through the acids and fairly soft tannins that show on the finish. Lovely with a rib steak.
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10/3/2013 - Baron Slick wrote: 87 Points
Deep purple appearance. Ripe, earthy aromas of stewed cherries, black currants, plums, cocoa, and a touch of pastille. Mid-bodied, with stonefruit, red and black fruit flavors, a streak of iron minerality, and a decent finish. On the simple side but enjoyable.
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2/12/2013 - truckseller wrote: 88 Points
Suprisingly good, maybe the cellar time?
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10/24/2012 - Tom Storm wrote:
Very good will buy it again & let it age even more. 87.5
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10/23/2012 - Redrunners wrote: 85 Points
Just ok wine, even for a daily drinker.
Got better after some time open (next day), but still not great.
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7/17/2012 - dke wrote: 86 Points
Standard cali cab (this has sonoma county designation), chocolate, prominent oak, dark fruits, low acidity and decent finish. Not a great food companion but ok sipper 86-87
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7/12/2012 - Barrygloec Likes this wine: 88 Points
I drank this over the course of 4 days. I have mixed feelings about it. On 3 of the days I wasn't impressed. On the third day I had a glass with a bowl of New England Clam Chowder. It was great!
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7/5/2012 - Aces10 wrote: 83 Points
Good for what it is, a simple, affordable Cabernet.
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4/3/2012 - birkirb wrote: 89 Points
Fruity, strong berries and oak. Brought out strong meat flavours.
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3/11/2012 - Ecb1456 wrote: 88 Points
Fruit nose with some dried leaves Fruity. Blackberries. Jammy with medium tannins. Certainly fine.
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1/3/2012 - Opshlds wrote: 88 Points
Delicious, first Cabernet sauvignon, really impressed. The finish was a blend of vanilla and strawberry.
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11/6/2011 - rocknroller wrote: 88 Points
Very dark red color. I had a half bottle of this while out for dinner tonight. Had not had this for some time, and I was quite pleased. The nose is fruit forward with nice aromas of cassis and black cherry, a touch of oak and some spice. The palate comes across consistently with medium-full body and soft tannins. This is not the most complex wine, but it was very nicely balanced and quite enjoyable with our sirloins. You could do a lot worse.
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9/24/2011 - Grumbling_Goat wrote: 83 Points
Pretty good. Chilled to about 45 F, this was a nice change. Kind of an odd blend of spices on the nose, couldn't identify - not unpleasant, just odd. Citrus and pear are present on the palate. Good acidity. Overall good balance, and decent value.
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