I agree with the previous note regarding this wine's change in character when paired with food. After 60 minute decant, nice nose of cassis, blackberry and a hint of oak. Medium bodied with a medium finish, but really paired well with the blue cheese burger.
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Upon opening, found the wine to be really lacking. I have not had great experience with other Oriels and have been underwhelmed in general. HOWEVER, we started working on a filet after the second glass and this wine really woke up! The cab characteristics really started to shine, the oak wore off and the fruit was clearly geared for a food pairing. I wish I had done a better job of food pairing with my previous attempts of drinking thier wines.
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Lots of oak upfront. Some dust, and soft plum. Medium finish with rounded tannins. Not the best QPR for a Cali Cab out there - but enjoyable. Got through ORBIT (Oriel wine club) and would not repurchase.
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1/7/2012 - nittanyjack wrote: 87 Points
I agree with the previous note regarding this wine's change in character when paired with food. After 60 minute decant, nice nose of cassis, blackberry and a hint of oak. Medium bodied with a medium finish, but really paired well with the blue cheese burger.
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12/11/2010 - jfkwines wrote:
Upon opening, found the wine to be really lacking. I have not had great experience with other Oriels and have been underwhelmed in general. HOWEVER, we started working on a filet after the second glass and this wine really woke up! The cab characteristics really started to shine, the oak wore off and the fruit was clearly geared for a food pairing. I wish I had done a better job of food pairing with my previous attempts of drinking thier wines.
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6/1/2007 - smahk wrote: 89 Points
Lots of oak upfront. Some dust, and soft plum. Medium finish with rounded tannins. Not the best QPR for a Cali Cab out there - but enjoyable. Got through ORBIT (Oriel wine club) and would not repurchase.
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10/19/2006 - ChillyWino wrote:
Lush, great fruits and spice. Loved this one.
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9/17/2006 - ROrmand wrote: 87 Points
Lush and supple but lacks energy and excitement. Not worth $30.
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