normally $20.00 Total had this for $14.99 this past week so I thought I'd give the new vintage a try. Very Jammy with cherry & red licorice with a mouth full of fruit up front. Finish was rather dull with not much structure almost a bit gasoline like? not sure its the right terminology but finish didn't hold up with the up front. Was decent drinking though this was after another bottle so my palate may have been effected. Will give it another try 1st.
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James Suckling rates this 93 points. After sampling another of his 93 point wonders the other night (and rating it 85), I'm thinking he's grading on some kind of curve. Here on CellarTracker, most folks rate it below 90.
It's a pretty straightforward Cabernet Sauvignon, without the big flavors you might expect from a Cab hailing from (as the bottle claims) "the heart of Napa Valley." At $25, it's a fair value, if you don't mind the somewhat kerosene like finish.
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Decanted two hours. Solid value Napa cab. Had a craving, didn't want to open anything fancier, and this hit the spot.
Nose of dark cherries, plums, currants, underlying oak. Palate medium full body with medium low acidity. Lots of sweet dark fruits. Finish is smooth with oaky chocolate and vanilla, some plums as well.
Very enjoyable for what it is. Not complex and not meant to be--give it some air and drink now.
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I don’t get all the reviews that say this isn’t a good Cabernet. I think this is a good Cabernet for the price. Dark fruit, medium tannins. Good now with a little air time
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Soft fruit - cherry & blackcurrant with cocoa & cassis. Somewhat fruit forward with ripe tannins. Lengthy finish with blackcurrant and hints of vanilla. Almost toffee like. A luscious versatile cab that is a great value.
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An easy-drinking good value Cab for the range of $20. Full-bodied fruit-forward wine. Dark red in color. Dark red fruit on the palate. A smooth wine with medium acidity. Good weekday wine
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2/19/2024 - dacamusch Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice everyday wine. Easy. Dark fruit and decent body.
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11/28/2023 - Evergreen Hill wrote:
Very good wine, lots of dark fruit flavors, nice body and would definitely buy again.
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12/17/2022 - peeno Likes this wine: 89 Points
One of the best $20 cabs you can buy
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9/10/2022 - peeno Likes this wine: 89 Points
Excellent QPR. Mild anise and licorice with smooth dark fruits also appearing in its aroma. Dark plum color with moderate legs.
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9/8/2022 - JT4 Does not like this wine:
Just OK
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7/28/2022 - JHCDDC Wine Likes this wine: 85 Points
Our go to house wine
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7/24/2022 - kristenmunguia wrote: 85 Points
Just fine
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6/25/2022 - lpettet Likes this wine: 89 Points
Surprisingly a decent wine. Great for regular occasions and meals. Flavor lasts throughout the bottle. Decanted one hour.
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4/27/2022 - JT4 wrote:
Good everyday Napa Valley cab
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4/16/2022 - knothoef wrote: 88 Points
Liquorice, pepper
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3/27/2022 - ThistleB wrote: 88 Points
Nice week night cabernet. Short finish. Dry with bing cherry, and some graphite on the palate. I preferred the 2017 vintage to this one.
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3/26/2022 - PuffyCupcake Likes this wine:
Flavors throughout the life of the bottle. Letting it breathe unveils ripe fruits. Moderate tannins in the back for structure
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1/24/2022 - Biggg Al wrote: 90 Points
Every day bittle
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12/26/2021 - Tim & Kathy Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nose of blackberry, stone, wood char, hints of licorice. Fruit tastes of currants, blackberry, cherry. Chewy tannins, full bodied.
3,21,6,4,4;50=88
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12/23/2021 - TheBigBoron wrote:
This is very good and smooth. worth the cost.
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12/1/2021 - ThistleB Likes this wine: 89 Points
My go to week night Cab. Smooth and good with or without food
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10/23/2021 - ThistleB Likes this wine: 89 Points
Easy drinking Cab
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10/5/2021 - gamlingman Likes this wine: 87 Points
normally $20.00 Total had this for $14.99 this past week so I thought I'd give the new vintage a try. Very Jammy with cherry & red licorice with a mouth full of fruit up front. Finish was rather dull with not much structure almost a bit gasoline like? not sure its the right terminology but finish didn't hold up with the up front. Was decent drinking though this was after another bottle so my palate may have been effected. Will give it another try 1st.
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9/9/2021 - cdsova Likes this wine: 80 Points
Big on the nose, kind of a dull finish
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6/9/2021 - Acostaca wrote: 87 Points
A bit sweet without the balance of tannins
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5/29/2021 - JACarucci wrote:
Entered in error
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5/10/2021 - ThistleB Likes this wine: 90 Points
Really like this. Easy drinking with or without food
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4/11/2021 - Matt Hansen Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good, definitely would buy again
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2/20/2021 - LuisMaimoni@Yahoo.com wrote: 88 Points
James Suckling rates this 93 points. After sampling another of his 93 point wonders the other night (and rating it 85), I'm thinking he's grading on some kind of curve. Here on CellarTracker, most folks rate it below 90.
It's a pretty straightforward Cabernet Sauvignon, without the big flavors you might expect from a Cab hailing from (as the bottle claims) "the heart of Napa Valley." At $25, it's a fair value, if you don't mind the somewhat kerosene like finish.
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2/3/2021 - ThistleB Likes this wine: 88 Points
Blackberry and plum on the palate. This vintage a little more earthy than the 2017 vintage. Not real complex. Good weeknight wine
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1/22/2021 - Rbhan12 wrote: 90 Points
Decanted two hours. Solid value Napa cab. Had a craving, didn't want to open anything fancier, and this hit the spot.
Nose of dark cherries, plums, currants, underlying oak. Palate medium full body with medium low acidity. Lots of sweet dark fruits. Finish is smooth with oaky chocolate and vanilla, some plums as well.
Very enjoyable for what it is. Not complex and not meant to be--give it some air and drink now.
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1/9/2021 - joholman@mac.com Likes this wine: 90 Points
Deep Ruby. Blackberries and wet earth on the nose. Black currant, berries on the palette. Full bodied, with nice tannins that coat your mouth. Yum
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1/8/2021 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good value Cab, Dark Cherry & Plum with Spicy Pepper and Oaky notes. Well balanced with firm Tannins. Medium - Long finish - Pared well with Rib Eye.
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12/30/2020 - MJCASWELL wrote:
Soft and smooth, similar to sequoia grove
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12/5/2020 - bdp177@comcast.net wrote: 87 Points
Unremarkable but inoffensive. Medium bodied soft tannins. Red fruit with vanilla notes. Pleasant. Not bad for a Thursday night.
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11/28/2020 - ThistleB Likes this wine: 89 Points
I don’t get all the reviews that say this isn’t a good Cabernet. I think this is a good Cabernet for the price. Dark fruit, medium tannins. Good now with a little air time
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11/23/2020 - DEK84 wrote: 75 Points
High tannin and high alcohol. Needs to age longer. Fruity. Not my style.
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10/10/2020 - Procaska wrote:
Also just ok. Seemed like it’s fine for a
Like around 15 dollars
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10/8/2020 - twbolds Likes this wine: 88 Points
Tastes like thyme and wood. Breakfast sausage?
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10/6/2020 - Erinmh015 Does not like this wine:
Too sweet. Very light.
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7/24/2020 - mats13 Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Sorry to say I don't get the point of making wine like this esp with all the modern technological tools at the winemakers disposal.
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7/2/2020 - pommieba@cox.net Likes this wine: 88 Points
Soft fruit - cherry & blackcurrant with cocoa & cassis. Somewhat fruit forward with ripe tannins. Lengthy finish with blackcurrant and hints of vanilla. Almost toffee like. A luscious versatile cab that is a great value.
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5/27/2020 - Teri Campbell Likes this wine: 89 Points
An easy-drinking good value Cab for the range of $20. Full-bodied fruit-forward wine. Dark red in color. Dark red fruit on the palate. A smooth wine with medium acidity. Good weekday wine
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