Won this bottle at a Pollyanna years ago. Admittedly, I probably didn’t store this properly for a while. However, this Cabernet Sauvignon is delightful when aged. The first glass was harsh. But, after being open for a bit, this wine really expresses itself. On the nose, it’s floral. On the palate there are notes of dark fruit and hints of hibiscus. Crisp finish. Should have decanted.
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Decanted @ 62 degrees F and allowed to sit 3 hours at same temp. This reasonably priced, full bodied red has plenty of desirable characteristics. Too bad it's so sweet. On my no no list for excessive sweetness.
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Very smooth start with a burst of tart berry flavors hitting sharply midway. Relatively clean finish with a slightly sticky tannin residual in the backs of the cheeks.
Seems to be a tight flavor; could serve to decant, perhaps, and worth revisiting. Since this is the last year in the drinking window, I'm not sure I've hit the best range on it.
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Mixed berries, cranberry, currant, plum, and pepper. Nice little cab for the price. Decent body, structure and acidity with a good finish. Lacks boldness and complexity but remains a likable cab in my book. -87 points-
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5/14/2020 - STVNSMTCHLL Likes this wine: 74 Points
Won this bottle at a Pollyanna years ago. Admittedly, I probably didn’t store this properly for a while. However, this Cabernet Sauvignon is delightful when aged. The first glass was harsh. But, after being open for a bit, this wine really expresses itself. On the nose, it’s floral. On the palate there are notes of dark fruit and hints of hibiscus. Crisp finish. Should have decanted.
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11/3/2016 - okicuru12 Does not like this wine: 79 Points
Decanted @ 62 degrees F and allowed to sit 3 hours at same temp.
This reasonably priced, full bodied red has plenty of desirable characteristics. Too bad it's so sweet. On my no no list for excessive sweetness.
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1/5/2014 - chaosmuse Likes this wine: 82 Points
Dark fruit and some slight smoke to the nose.
Very smooth start with a burst of tart berry flavors hitting sharply midway. Relatively clean finish with a slightly sticky tannin residual in the backs of the cheeks.
Seems to be a tight flavor; could serve to decant, perhaps, and worth revisiting. Since this is the last year in the drinking window, I'm not sure I've hit the best range on it.
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8/8/2013 - Abanet40 wrote:
Better after it breathed a bit.
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5/13/2013 - Jwolfer Likes this wine: 87 Points
Mixed berries, cranberry, currant, plum, and pepper. Nice little cab for the price. Decent body, structure and acidity with a good finish. Lacks boldness and complexity but remains a likable cab in my book. -87 points-
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