A good wine with classic Cabernet flavors but muted without much zip or punch. MEH QPR and not sure where it might be headed. I’ve had several vintages of Cornerstone and I’ve never figured it out. It always feels like the 2nd label of some big-assed winery rather than a mid-low top level stand alone Napa Cab. Hm.
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(Cornerstone Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley) Very dark red violet color; appealing, ripe blackberry, blueberry, vanilla, blackberry pie nose; rich, creamy textured, plush and sweet, ripe blackberry, blackberry syrup, loam, black currant palate; could use 1-2 years; medium-plus finish (14.9% alcohol; sample provided by winery)
11/7/2023 - guitarguy wrote: 90 Points
Deep current nose, pepper, currants and chocolate flavors but clearly needs to work it’s way on your drink list.
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5/28/2023 - guitarguy wrote: 90 Points
As good as it’s been, blue fruit, mint, pepper and some baked notes with leather and earth in the nose.
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7/27/2022 - guitarguy wrote: 89 Points
A good wine with classic Cabernet flavors but muted without much zip or punch. MEH QPR and not sure where it might be headed. I’ve had several vintages of Cornerstone and I’ve never figured it out. It always feels like the 2nd label of some big-assed winery rather than a mid-low top level stand alone Napa Cab. Hm.
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8/31/2021 - guitarguy wrote: 91 Points
This was solid with classic currant, bramble and cracked pepper notes that coat the mouth and lead to a drying but decently long berry finish.
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5/24/2021 - guitarguy wrote: 90 Points
Did seem to be fading just a bit with smooth, berry and moderate tannin but not much oomph. Drink any time before it fades away.
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