Incredible Cabernet Sauvignon from Hendry. Not past its prime in any estimation (opposed to other opinions...lol). Fantastic flavor, rich color and direct up front fruit. Wish I had more.
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- Ruby color with fast forming legs and aromas of bell pepper and blackberry. It's balanced and has flavours of blackberry and bell pepper with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Very nice right out of the bottle. After a few minutes it opened up more.
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Beautiful dark color. Impressive nose of darkfruit (black/blueberry) with a touch of herb and smoke. Solid fruit/tannin balance. Will only improve over the next few years - wish I had another bottle to write about then. Love this vineyard and loved this wine.
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Was pleasantly surprised by this wine after reading some professional reviews. Decanted for 3 hours. Dark purple in color with a nose of blackberry and blueberry with hints of tobacco and smoke. Nice mouthfeel with good dark fruit intensity on the palate. Nicely balanced wine. Not overly oaky or hot. Finish was decent although a little dry and tannic suggesting this wine can improve over the next few years. 6 hours after initial opening the wine was still improving. There are probably a lot of $50 cabs out there which are drinking better right now but i would consider buying this again and holding for 3-4 years. (90+ pts)
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11/15/2015 - TSEICKS wrote: 89 Points
If you have any drink now. Still good. Tannins are dying out . Good acid low fruit flavor
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8/15/2014 - saki846 Likes this wine:
Really good wine that is showing well (August 2014).
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3/15/2014 - JCaress Likes this wine: 93 Points
Drinking well. Quite smooth. Really good fruit, not heavy. Berries and chocolate.
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10/9/2012 - bigdogsteve Likes this wine: 94 Points
Incredible Cabernet Sauvignon from Hendry. Not past its prime in any estimation (opposed to other opinions...lol). Fantastic flavor, rich color and direct up front fruit. Wish I had more.
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7/29/2012 - Jmccann wrote: 87 Points
- Ruby color with fast forming legs and aromas of bell pepper and blackberry. It's balanced and has flavours of blackberry and bell pepper with a medium/full body. Smooth texture with a medium finish - Very nice right out of the bottle. After a few minutes it opened up more.
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5/14/2012 - DanH wrote: 92 Points
Awesome, bright, fruity, very present tannins, great minerality.
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3/10/2012 - JCaress wrote: 90 Points
Good fruit, but quite tannic. Seems like it may be past its prime. Somewhat better after 2 hours. Saved a splash to try tomorrow.
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12/10/2011 - gmbdds wrote: 91 Points
Very pretty while also full-bodied. Floral and anise notes with lots of currant fruit. Seems to be at a prime place now.
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10/30/2011 - biggwater wrote: 91 Points
Decanted and rank very well
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4/16/2010 - Trosefl wrote: 89 Points
Here is a cab you want to let breath. Got better as time went on.
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3/28/2010 - wikelswine wrote: 86 Points
I love the vineyard and bottle presentation. The wine is drinkable now
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3/18/2010 - jarfour wrote: 90 Points
Nose of dark fruits, spice, and some smoke. Medium-full mouth that carries the fruit with well balanced tannins.
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1/3/2010 - JCaress wrote: 92 Points
Deep red color, rich and chewy. Great with a filet on New Year's Eve. Saved a glass for day two, as good or better. Drinking well right now.
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10/23/2009 - landa73 wrote: 91 Points
Beautiful dark color. Impressive nose of darkfruit (black/blueberry) with a touch of herb and smoke. Solid fruit/tannin balance. Will only improve over the next few years - wish I had another bottle to write about then. Love this vineyard and loved this wine.
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8/27/2009 - godx wrote: 89 Points
No formal notes. Enjoyable now but I would recommend holding for a more years. Very good. 89+
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6/29/2009 - Yamadori wrote: 90 Points
Was pleasantly surprised by this wine after reading some professional reviews. Decanted for 3 hours. Dark purple in color with a nose of blackberry and blueberry with hints of tobacco and smoke. Nice mouthfeel with good dark fruit intensity on the palate. Nicely balanced wine. Not overly oaky or hot. Finish was decent although a little dry and tannic suggesting this wine can improve over the next few years. 6 hours after initial opening the wine was still improving. There are probably a lot of $50 cabs out there which are drinking better right now but i would consider buying this again and holding for 3-4 years. (90+ pts)
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