Beautiful clear garnet color that looks a bit purple when not held up to light. Strong nose of menthol, cedar, a bit of tabac and jammy blackberry. Fruit flavors are hard to pin down. Maybe a bit of cloudberry, (Canadian's and Norwegian's know what that is) and red plum. A bit of cedar and chocolate in the mid palate, with a grippy menthol finish. Not sure what the blend is, but the Franc and Merlot seem to be playing nice support for the cab. Very positive surprise.
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2005 Courtney Benham Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
6/7/2009 - swimdroid wrote: 87 Points
Disappointing, chunky with a big fruit component - plums, fruit compote, not elegant at all
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1996 Rabbit Ridge Zinfandel Winemaker's Grand Reserve
6/7/2009 - swimdroid wrote: 85 Points
Past due but pleasant
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1996 Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Epitome
2/10/2009 - swimdroid wrote: 92 Points
Beautiful clear garnet color that looks a bit purple when not held up to light. Strong nose of menthol, cedar, a bit of tabac and jammy blackberry. Fruit flavors are hard to pin down. Maybe a bit of cloudberry, (Canadian's and Norwegian's know what that is) and red plum. A bit of cedar and chocolate in the mid palate, with a grippy menthol finish. Not sure what the blend is, but the Franc and Merlot seem to be playing nice support for the cab. Very positive surprise.
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