The wine is a ruby red color with just a touch of brick at the edge. The classic nose has cassis, leather, dried herbs, tobacco, baking spices, smoke, and just a touch of cedar. This has medium body, fully integrated tannins, and good acidity. The palate has a quick hit of cassis but the savory elements take over with spices, dried herbs, and a touch of oak coming in. The finish has nice length with a touch of cassis adding nice sweetness to the savory elements. This may be on the back side of its aging progression, but it was a very tasty week night Cabernet.
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Dark ruby color. Blackberries, licorice, raspberries, and a bit of smoke on the nose. Medium to full body with ripe, persistent tannins and good acidity. Blackberries, raspberries, plums, with a bit of dried herbs on the palate. Good length with the fruit and dried herbs slowly fading. Nice QPR, and a good every day Cal Cab.
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2/28/2013 - cbbrown3 wrote: 89 Points
The wine is a ruby red color with just a touch of brick at the edge. The classic nose has cassis, leather, dried herbs, tobacco, baking spices, smoke, and just a touch of cedar. This has medium body, fully integrated tannins, and good acidity. The palate has a quick hit of cassis but the savory elements take over with spices, dried herbs, and a touch of oak coming in. The finish has nice length with a touch of cassis adding nice sweetness to the savory elements. This may be on the back side of its aging progression, but it was a very tasty week night Cabernet.
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6/3/2010 - Jet Winer wrote: 86 Points
Not real dense or complex. Blackberry, anise and currant flavors.
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3/9/2009 - nubbin wrote: 82 Points
A little past it's prime. Medium-bodied. Moderately dry. Very short finish. Blueberries and raspberries.
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2/17/2008 - sunalsorises wrote: 86 Points
Not bad. Good fruit. Smooth to drink.
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11/20/2007 - cbbrown3 wrote: 89 Points
Dark ruby color. Blackberries, licorice, raspberries, and a bit of smoke on the nose. Medium to full body with ripe, persistent tannins and good acidity. Blackberries, raspberries, plums, with a bit of dried herbs on the palate. Good length with the fruit and dried herbs slowly fading. Nice QPR, and a good every day Cal Cab.
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