I’m starting to fade away from Napa Cabs a bit - lot of them even the mid range price ($100 ish) are coming off a bit one dimensional compared to old world wines or cooler climate Pinots. This one drank decent - deep purple, stating to show tiny bit of brick - nose is pleasant dark fruits, stewed plum and a hint of herb. Decent mouthfeel, more dark fruits, oak, high acidity. Tannins are a little rough, not as well integrated as I would like for a 14 year old wine. Overall a pleasant wine to have with a steak but a little lacking.
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2010 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
1/14/2024 - FYS Likes this wine: 88 Points
I’m starting to fade away from Napa Cabs a bit - lot of them even the mid range price ($100 ish) are coming off a bit one dimensional compared to old world wines or cooler climate Pinots. This one drank decent - deep purple, stating to show tiny bit of brick - nose is pleasant dark fruits, stewed plum and a hint of herb. Decent mouthfeel, more dark fruits, oak, high acidity. Tannins are a little rough, not as well integrated as I would like for a 14 year old wine. Overall a pleasant wine to have with a steak but a little lacking.
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2009 Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos
5/23/2022 - FYS Likes this wine: 88 Points
Still very fresh! Soft tannins, red berries, cassis, eucalyptus, potpourri. Very enjoyable.
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2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape
5/8/2021 - FYS Likes this wine: 92 Points
Earth mushroom cassis dark fruits strong tannins bright acidity - chocolate undertone
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