Pretty decent cab, not my style maybe... Fruity, kinda like sautéed strawberry, a bit of chocolate, some tiny hints of well water, a tiny bit of acidity and no tannins, but definitely alcohol. For me it’s pretty ok, but feels there are better wine for the price.
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This one chopped at my tongue like the tin woodsman with a rusty ax, maybe it was before its time but even Toto barked at this one. It sank down the yellow brick road with a picnic basket, and with a little water, unlike the wicked witch's fate, it got better.
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Deep Ruby color. Nose- cinnamon, plum, & oak. High tannin and alcohol. Presented as high acidity for me. Palate was earthy, with black tea, plum and oak.
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Clear deep violet; clean medium plus nose of blueberry jam, vanilla, baking spices, blackberry jam, cocoa and raspberries; dry-ish; high acidity; medium tannins; high alcohol; medium plus body; medium plus flavour intensity; palate has fruit payoff with addition of molasses; long finish; drink now; with 9g/L of RS, this is a big, bold, crowd pleasing, pie in a glass; it overwhelmed the charcuterie board that we served it with; it would have been a better match with pizza
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delivers on the Paso Robles profile, a bit of mushroom and dirt, deep velvet color, some cassis, some cocoa and dried berries. Great for after dinner to finish the evening
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100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fragrant, highly aromatic nose is sweet vanillin oak spice and ripe, jammy black fruit driven with notes of black plum, blackberry, fine oak spice, cassis, and red licorice. On the full-bodied, richly structured palate it has sweet oak vanillin, fresh & ripe black fruit, blackberry, mocha, and black plum flavours supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity. The ripe, smooth, and refined tannins have a pleasingly mild grip on the back palate that will reward with a few years of ageing. Vanilla with roasted coffee, smoky oak, and tangy dark berry notes linger on the long, juicy finish, with excellent length. Well-balanced throughout.
Big jammy fruit with high tannins and high alcohol. Little to no nuance, and a short finish. The mega purple is noticeable (it tastes in some respects like Meomi Pinot, which is amusing). This is absolutely not the style I enjoy, though I suspect it will appeal to lots.
This was a first bottle for me. I found it medium bodied with smooth tannins, this wine was very easy to drink, no decanting or aeration needed. The fruit was dark and well balanced you could taste dark cherries, blueberries and a hint of tea. This is definitely a good restaurant buy, however not a cellar worthy add at this price point, there are too many other options.
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Deep ruby. nose pronounced. Red cherry, red fruit, butter and vanilla. On the pallet Hi tannin hi acidity, full body, hi alcohol. Lots of red fruit and unripe fruit as well as vanilla and butter. Ver long finish.
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Comprised of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine was splash-decanted and serially tasted over the ensuing two hours. Opaque crimson in color, it is heavily-extracted but does not go over the top. To be sure, it is packed with black and blue fruit, but it achieves a sense of balance from its complementary floral notes, dark chocolate and allspice. Full-bodied, low in acidity, proportionately oaked and with supple tannins, it delivers its flavors without any heat from its 15% alcohol (when served at 60-65°F). Dense on the mid-palate and medium-to-long on the back end, this is one to be embraced by those who love ripe, New World Cabs for immediate consumption. Try to give it an hour of air if you can at this point and enjoy it at any time over the next 6-7 years. Drink now-2030.
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Fragrant floral nose, with notes of mushroom and fruit. The palate shows juicy Paso fruit, with some mushroom undertones. Bright acidity and some tannins, but drinkable now.
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It was really good, but a little on the dry side - a little bit sweeter and it would be great. It could be smoother on the finish - had a tad bit of a bite at the end. Great smell and great color. After letting it breathe for a few hours, it was even better.
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On the nose, ripe red fruit, subdued oak and leather. Initial sips yielded tart blackberry, vanilla, plum and baking spice. This opened up with leather, vanilla, slight smoke/tobacco. Med+ finish of vanilla and pepper.
Med+ bodied, full mouthfeel, young tannins, and smooth throughout. Less sweet than anticipated, which I enjoyed. This was as good as I expected it to be. Glad to have more.
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Popped and poured in glass after an hour of bottle decant. Dark, inky purple color with over-ripe plums and bit of earth and glycerin on nose. Went all downhill from there. Hugely over-extracted, jammy oak bomb on palate with spicy finish. Out of balance acidity, tannins, and residue alcohol lead to rapid palate fatigue. Gave another hour of decant in hope of all the elements to come together which never happened. Had to stop drinking half-way through the 2nd glass. Bottom-shelf grocery store grape juice that belongs in a $5 juice can.
Dark garnet to almost purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cassis, plums, currants and raspberries. Flavors of cassis, currants and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or over the short to medium term.
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Deep ruby color, heavily extracted. Strong jammy blackberry, cherry, and blueberry notes. Some currant. Baking spices and vanilla. Savory herbs, pepper. Smoke. Clay, some red/purple flowers. Some sight pyrazines. On the palate, jammy fruit. Fine tannin structure. Vanilla is noticeable but fruit dominates. Acidity seems light. If acidity was higher it would be much better balanced. Seems somewhat flabby, but still enjoyable.
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Truly just a big fruit bomb of Black Cherry, strawberries with a Jammy spicy taste. Why not 90 points plus probably due to price point and lack of finish. If this had some final kick to it would have been much higher. Really enjoyable wine, but at this price we need more on the end.
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Glass-staining purple/ruby colour. Concentrated, heady nose of chocolate, black currant, black cherry preserves, clay and rubber. Full-bodied with rich flavours and warming alcohols; good balance and length. 4/5
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On first opening it smelled of Play-Doh, leather, wet dirt, overripe plum. A very intense and unique nose. About an hour or so in, I got a hint of cloves and brambly berries started becoming dominant. Strong tannins but not overwhelmingly so. Juicy and rich. A fun wine to drink over the course of an evening!
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total surprise at brazillian steak house in atl- tremendous value for 1, went well with all foods including the blue cheese and steaks- this was such a surprise... Dark purple color. Big with good structure and balance. Smelled of earth, oak, sage... totally the dark fruits with cherry and my fav, raspberry. Softened as evening went on...
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I was “hoping” this would be good (pun intended) Some might call it a fruit bomb, some might call it an oak monster, some might say it’s both; but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s freaking delicious 😋. Don’t think too much about it, just drink and enjoy. Salute!
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I gave this wine a 94 because it will be at least that in 7 years.. Currently it has the power of TNT of ripe dark fruit and cloves... stunning. Wait at least 3 more years before trying unlessyou wamt to blow out your pallet.
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Dark red ruby. Dark red fruits and some oak at nose and palate, dark Cherry’s , plum, mild acidity, jam, tobacco, medium acidity medium body and finish
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Oak fruit bomb The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry jam, burnt, toast, oak, molasses and alcohol/hot. It tastes like strawberry, burnt, oak, molasses and alcohol/hot. The body is medium. The wine has flabby texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.
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Early days - consumed over 2 days after a 3 hour decant. Silky, full bodied and you can already see it coming together. Black and blueberry, vanilla, chocolate and oak all come through
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Sweet and syrupy - black fruit dominate with some red notes emerging. Molasses. Vanillla, leather and bits of crushed stone. One sniff and screams new world Cabernet. Hour+ decant. Young
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Bought this at a restaurant, it seems a bit syrupy and lacks complexity. Leaves your tongue sugar-coated. Finished on night two and there was no additional development
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We had this at a friend's house, found it too sweet for our taste. It's not bad for what it is, and those who can tolerate a higher level of ripeness in their cabernets may find it appealing.
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4/2/2024 - wheatacus Likes this wine: 92 Points
Incredibly smooth, leather, red berries.
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3/29/2024 - AaronJCohen Likes this wine: 93 Points
Took to Birchrun it was amazing. It had wonderful mouthfeel with supple tannins and great vanilla, caramel and milk chocolate on the palate.
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3/23/2024 - Qbox35 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Nose - sweet berry
Body - low acid, low tannins, blueberry, blackberry, plum.
Lasting great taste.
Great pre-dinner wine
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3/7/2024 - AaronJCohen wrote:
Took to mojo cigar w Jon Ireland
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3/2/2024 - rs666 wrote: 89 Points
Pretty decent cab, not my style maybe... Fruity, kinda like sautéed strawberry, a bit of chocolate, some tiny hints of well water, a tiny bit of acidity and no tannins, but definitely alcohol. For me it’s pretty ok, but feels there are better wine for the price.
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2/4/2024 - as4beatles Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great flavor. Smooth.
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2/1/2024 - Dave Dewar wrote:
Bold fruit bomb. Drink soon, there is not enough acidity or tannins to support a whole lot of aging.
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1/26/2024 - Deegie Likes this wine: 91 Points
I know people crap on this wine. But it’s smooth and yummy. Not a whole lot of tannin or acid.
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12/23/2023 - Spth115 Likes this wine: 94 Points
An Excellent fruitful Cab, rich in color, rich in flavor!
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12/23/2023 - Annie Bee Likes this wine: 97 Points
Love this wine
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11/23/2023 - Dave Mac Does not like this wine: 88 Points
This one chopped at my tongue like the tin woodsman with a rusty ax, maybe it was before its time but even Toto barked at this one. It sank down the yellow brick road with a picnic basket, and with a little water, unlike the wicked witch's fate, it got better.
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11/20/2023 - Mkotik wrote: 85 Points
Jammy. Low acidity
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10/14/2023 - Azar Likes this wine: 81 Points
Deep Ruby color. Nose- cinnamon, plum, & oak. High tannin and alcohol. Presented as high acidity for me. Palate was earthy, with black tea, plum and oak.
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10/9/2023 - Amiragah2 wrote: 88 Points
So thik and jammy. Extremely plummy and have some sweey notes. It is well rounded but never going to buy again.
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8/7/2023 - derekvangen@gmail.com wrote: 87 Points
Flighted with other paso Cabernets. Fruit forward but nothing stands out versus cheaper offerings available at costco.
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8/4/2023 - Christopheroz Likes this wine:
Rich, big fruit. Powerful, sweet fruit. A luscious and big wine but totally drinkable now. Love it
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7/16/2023 - GusLimb wrote:
Sweet, notes of vanilla .
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7/4/2023 - Miguelvino@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 92 Points
Great wine. Better than last year
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7/2/2023 - Mustang1 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Wow with bavette. Smooth cab
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6/28/2023 - MADemers wrote:
Great with pizza. Had with Lisa (Hello Kitty) Connor
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5/27/2023 - Brent25 Does not like this wine: 89 Points
Clear deep violet; clean medium plus nose of blueberry jam, vanilla, baking spices, blackberry jam, cocoa and raspberries; dry-ish; high acidity; medium tannins; high alcohol; medium plus body; medium plus flavour intensity; palate has fruit payoff with addition of molasses; long finish; drink now; with 9g/L of RS, this is a big, bold, crowd pleasing, pie in a glass; it overwhelmed the charcuterie board that we served it with; it would have been a better match with pizza
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5/27/2023 - econnertx Likes this wine: 90 Points
delivers on the Paso Robles profile, a bit of mushroom and dirt, deep velvet color, some cassis, some cocoa and dried berries. Great for after dinner to finish the evening
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5/13/2023 - Dawhitt1 Likes this wine:
I like it
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5/10/2023 - cono_sur Likes this wine: 92 Points
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The fragrant, highly aromatic nose is sweet vanillin oak spice and ripe, jammy black fruit driven with notes of black plum, blackberry, fine oak spice, cassis, and red licorice. On the full-bodied, richly structured palate it has sweet oak vanillin, fresh & ripe black fruit, blackberry, mocha, and black plum flavours supported by fresh, well-balanced acidity. The ripe, smooth, and refined tannins have a pleasingly mild grip on the back palate that will reward with a few years of ageing. Vanilla with roasted coffee, smoky oak, and tangy dark berry notes linger on the long, juicy finish, with excellent length. Well-balanced throughout.
Full report: http://vintagewinepicks.blogspot.com/2023/05/austin-hope-cabernet-sauvignon-2020-paso-robles-wine-review.html
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5/6/2023 - GilmoroDelToro Likes this wine: 90 Points
Big fruit and bright acid. Not overtly tannic. Oak and leather and some dark fruit. Tasty and easy to drink.
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4/21/2023 - Marshmarsh Does not like this wine:
Too sweet, just could not get over it to enjoy it
Blueberry jam followed by strawberry
Some tannin but the sweetness skit took over
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4/20/2023 - Winegardengirl Likes this wine: 91 Points
A M A Z I N G
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4/16/2023 - tam&mike wrote:
Overly sweet.
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4/16/2023 - swright1441 wrote:
Gift to Matt and Sarah 2023
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4/14/2023 - Turpvino1 wrote:
T falls fundraiser
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4/2/2023 - dave dunn wrote:
We love this wine!!
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4/2/2023 - Jerry 3 Likes this wine: 91 Points
great value for the money. bought two cases and plan to try and hold one case for several years. should get better over the years.
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3/29/2023 - bryon m Likes this wine: 91 Points
Good color and body. Soft mouth feel - Nice fruit, chocolate, light vanilla. Very Nice!
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3/28/2023 - bdisk1235 Does not like this wine: 82 Points
Big jammy fruit with high tannins and high alcohol. Little to no nuance, and a short finish. The mega purple is noticeable (it tastes in some respects like Meomi Pinot, which is amusing). This is absolutely not the style I enjoy, though I suspect it will appeal to lots.
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3/24/2023 - Lord Marc Likes this wine: 90 Points
This was a first bottle for me. I found it medium bodied with smooth tannins, this wine was very easy to drink, no decanting or aeration needed. The fruit was dark and well balanced you could taste dark cherries, blueberries and a hint of tea. This is definitely a good restaurant buy, however not a cellar worthy add at this price point, there are too many other options.
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3/17/2023 - Nadav.Narkiss wrote: 92 Points
Deep ruby. nose pronounced. Red cherry, red fruit, butter and vanilla.
On the pallet Hi tannin hi acidity, full body, hi alcohol. Lots of red fruit and unripe fruit as well as vanilla and butter.
Ver long finish.
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3/17/2023 - jsgibson wrote: 84 Points
Very fruity for a cab. Perhaps too much Mega Purple added.
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3/15/2023 - mplsbruin Likes this wine: 89 Points
A tad less impressive than earlier bottles. Still good 2021. Tad too early - perhaps give it longer decant.
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3/12/2023 - La Cave d'Argent wrote: 89 Points
Comprised of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine was splash-decanted and serially tasted over the ensuing two hours. Opaque crimson in color, it is heavily-extracted but does not go over the top. To be sure, it is packed with black and blue fruit, but it achieves a sense of balance from its complementary floral notes, dark chocolate and allspice. Full-bodied, low in acidity, proportionately oaked and with supple tannins, it delivers its flavors without any heat from its 15% alcohol (when served at 60-65°F). Dense on the mid-palate and medium-to-long on the back end, this is one to be embraced by those who love ripe, New World Cabs for immediate consumption. Try to give it an hour of air if you can at this point and enjoy it at any time over the next 6-7 years. Drink now-2030.
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3/11/2023 - kkleg wrote: 91 Points
Fragrant floral nose, with notes of mushroom and fruit. The palate shows juicy Paso fruit, with some mushroom undertones. Bright acidity and some tannins, but drinkable now.
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3/8/2023 - shockwave1111 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Big, bold, fruity
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3/5/2023 - norsktorsk wrote: 92 Points
needs a little air.
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2/26/2023 - Al-Vino Likes this wine: 92 Points
Classic fruit forward Cali Cab but with lots of depth and long finish
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2/18/2023 - DLarson1 Likes this wine: 90 Points
It was really good, but a little on the dry side - a little bit sweeter and it would be great. It could be smoother on the finish - had a tad bit of a bite at the end. Great smell and great color. After letting it breathe for a few hours, it was even better.
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2/14/2023 - Jonti Likes this wine:
Very smooth, nice balance of fruit and terroir
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2/12/2023 - donna.evans@shaw.ca Likes this wine:
Big bodied cab
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2/8/2023 - WineSNOBRonk Likes this wine: 91 Points
Lovely with our family steak dinner. Need to replace it and lay it down for a few years.
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1/30/2023 - Annie Bee Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice and smooth. A little fruit forward
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1/28/2023 - Mregister wrote: 85 Points
Nice wine that is very fruit forward and concentrated. Flavorful but drinks more like a zin.
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1/28/2023 - Srabkin90 Likes this wine: 93 Points
On the nose, ripe red fruit, subdued oak and leather. Initial sips yielded tart blackberry, vanilla, plum and baking spice. This opened up with leather, vanilla, slight smoke/tobacco. Med+ finish of vanilla and pepper.
Med+ bodied, full mouthfeel, young tannins, and smooth throughout. Less sweet than anticipated, which I enjoyed. This was as good as I expected it to be. Glad to have more.
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1/23/2023 - NapaCabster Does not like this wine: 70 Points
Popped and poured in glass after an hour of bottle decant. Dark, inky purple color with over-ripe plums and bit of earth and glycerin on nose. Went all downhill from there. Hugely over-extracted, jammy oak bomb on palate with spicy finish. Out of balance acidity, tannins, and residue alcohol lead to rapid palate fatigue. Gave another hour of decant in hope of all the elements to come together which never happened. Had to stop drinking half-way through the 2nd glass. Bottom-shelf grocery store grape juice that belongs in a $5 juice can.
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1/23/2023 - Incon wrote: 89 Points
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1/22/2023 - Incon wrote:
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1/22/2023 - wineismylife wrote: 90 Points
WIML90
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to almost purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of cassis, plums, currants and raspberries. Flavors of cassis, currants and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or over the short to medium term.
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1/12/2023 - Cameldeej Likes this wine: 89 Points
Deeper flavor, smooth, better than the entry level Cab for sure. Still getting the cherries tonight.
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12/31/2022 - foreverjung Likes this wine: 91 Points
A bit of spice and heat but good juicy cab.
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12/30/2022 - jwilliams6 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Deep ruby color, heavily extracted. Strong jammy blackberry, cherry, and blueberry notes. Some currant. Baking spices and vanilla. Savory herbs, pepper. Smoke. Clay, some red/purple flowers. Some sight pyrazines. On the palate, jammy fruit. Fine tannin structure. Vanilla is noticeable but fruit dominates. Acidity seems light. If acidity was higher it would be much better balanced. Seems somewhat flabby, but still enjoyable.
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12/22/2022 - BergerKing Likes this wine: 92 Points
Will mature a bit, but it's a good iteration from the previous 2018 I tasted last.
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12/20/2022 - jrlurl Does not like this wine: 87 Points
Upon opening was a fruit bomb, jammy, almost cloyingly sweet with notes of vanilla.
Ever so slightly peppery, tannins packed a punch and not entirely well integrated.
After sitting for 1.5 hrs or so, smoothed out a little but still way too much fruit
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12/8/2022 - rbfleming wrote: 92 Points
Terrific! Cherries on the nose. Rich texture with cherries and red fruits.
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12/1/2022 - gamlingman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Truly just a big fruit bomb of Black Cherry, strawberries with a Jammy spicy taste. Why not 90 points plus probably due to price point and lack of finish. If this had some final kick to it would have been much higher. Really enjoyable wine, but at this price we need more on the end.
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11/21/2022 - novicemike wrote: 90 Points
Full bodied and overly blackberry jammy that consumes the palette with a short finish. Alcohol and jam overpower any subtly notes that may be present.
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11/19/2022 - Mcdanielk2 Does not like this wine: 85 Points
Too jammy, almost artificially so. Would not buy again, even if I got a good deal on it
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11/1/2022 - Double-A wrote: 90 Points
Glass-staining purple/ruby colour. Concentrated, heady nose of chocolate, black currant, black cherry preserves, clay and rubber. Full-bodied with rich flavours and warming alcohols; good balance and length.
4/5
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10/23/2022 - bschucha Likes this wine: 92 Points
On first opening it smelled of Play-Doh, leather, wet dirt, overripe plum. A very intense and unique nose. About an hour or so in, I got a hint of cloves and brambly berries started becoming dominant. Strong tannins but not overwhelmingly so. Juicy and rich. A fun wine to drink over the course of an evening!
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10/18/2022 - Susann61 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Very nice!
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10/7/2022 - Rhodywineguy Does not like this wine: 80 Points
Smells: Black fruit, molasses, toast, vanilla, some tobacco
Taste: black fruit, a lot of oak, alcohol, and even more oak
Very fruit forward followed by oak. Not my type of wine, generally embodies everything I find wrong with some California cabs
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10/2/2022 - pitcrewstrategist Likes this wine: 90 Points
total surprise at brazillian steak house in atl- tremendous value for 1, went well with all foods including the blue cheese and steaks- this was such a surprise... Dark purple color. Big with good structure and balance. Smelled of earth, oak, sage... totally the dark fruits with cherry and my fav, raspberry. Softened as evening went on...
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9/24/2022 - AllRed wrote: 90 Points
4th Saturday Brown Bagger (EBCC): Popped and poured during dinner. Deep color. Chocolate, mint and black fruit qualities. Very nice.
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9/24/2022 - tmiusa Likes this wine: 92 Points
I was “hoping” this would be good (pun intended) Some might call it a fruit bomb, some might call it an oak monster, some might say it’s both; but that doesn’t change the fact that it’s freaking delicious 😋. Don’t think too much about it, just drink and enjoy. Salute!
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9/18/2022 - MarkRichards Likes this wine: 94 Points
I gave this wine a 94 because it will be at least that in 7 years..
Currently it has the power of TNT of ripe dark fruit and cloves... stunning.
Wait at least 3 more years before trying unlessyou wamt to blow out your pallet.
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9/15/2022 - Robwild wrote: 91 Points
Dark purple color. Big with good structure and balance. Mild tannins. Dark fruits, cherries, raspberries and oak.
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8/24/2022 - poutine Likes this wine: 88 Points
Sweet, slightly complex, dark fruit heavy. Same as Caymus but cheaper. Wouldn't buy this again but worthwhile to try.
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8/10/2022 - bgdau wrote:
Too much sweet fruit for my taste
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8/6/2022 - leachriscellar Likes this wine: 89 Points
Big fruit and light tannins that will be a crowd pleaser, might be fun to see what it is like in a couple of years
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8/6/2022 - Miguelvino@yahoo.com Likes this wine: 91 Points
Dark red ruby. Dark red fruits and some oak at nose and palate, dark Cherry’s , plum, mild acidity, jam, tobacco, medium acidity medium body and finish
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8/4/2022 - Phidelt418 Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Oak fruit bomb
The wine looks garnet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like strawberry jam, burnt, toast, oak, molasses and alcohol/hot. It tastes like strawberry, burnt, oak, molasses and alcohol/hot. The body is medium. The wine has flabby texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has medium acidity.
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7/17/2022 - Akcbeast Likes this wine: 91 Points
Early days - consumed over 2 days after a 3 hour decant. Silky, full bodied and you can already see it coming together. Black and blueberry, vanilla, chocolate and oak all come through
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7/15/2022 - WineKnut Does not like this wine: 82 Points
I just can't understand a demi-sec cabernet. Not for me.
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7/2/2022 - WineSNOBRonk Likes this wine: 91 Points
So yummy
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5/28/2022 - lfields wrote:
Very good
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5/7/2022 - EnzoLaudati wrote:
Sweet and syrupy - black fruit dominate with some red notes emerging. Molasses. Vanillla, leather and bits of crushed stone. One sniff and screams new world Cabernet. Hour+ decant. Young
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5/7/2022 - msh305 wrote: 87 Points
Bought this at a restaurant, it seems a bit syrupy and lacks complexity. Leaves your tongue sugar-coated. Finished on night two and there was no additional development
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4/22/2022 - tbrader wrote: 89 Points
Lively. Nearly effervescent! Loads of red licorice and blueberry. Bright wine, easy drinking style.
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2/18/2022 - talbot61 Does not like this wine: 82 Points
We had this at a friend's house, found it too sweet for our taste. It's not bad for what it is, and those who can tolerate a higher level of ripeness in their cabernets may find it appealing.
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2/8/2022 - blakeirvine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Had high hopes, but the 2020 is not as complex or balanced as the 2019.
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