Black fruit and mineral notes that dip a toe into bell pepper. Soft palate, easy drinking, not any green-y notes to the palate. Fine and serviceable Cab.
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Central Coast Tasting (San Diego Wine Co.): 100% C.S. from their Hames Valley & San Lucas Vyds; Aged 12 mos in 25% new AM & 5% new Hungarian oak; 13.5% ABV, 6.3 g/L T.A., & 3.79 pH.
N: Creamy oak atop berries
P: Med, poss LM, body; NICE, ALMOST swtish frt off-set by a swtishly-tinged astringency which pretty much continues into the LONG finish with a distinct swtness to the dusty tannins Needs/DESERVES a yr or so, then drinking through '21. My VG, poss VG+. 88 pts & "Very Good" kenswineguide.com , 88 WE @ $20, & 85+ RJonWine. [This vendor's $11.99 is at LEAST $2 < the next closest competitor on wine-searcher.]
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(District 7 Cabernet Sauvignon) Dark red violet color; savory, red currant, toast, berry jam nose; medium bodied, red currant, toast, berry jam palate with some balancing acidity; medium-plus finish (13.5% alcohol; screwcap) 85+ points
3/29/2019 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Black fruit and mineral notes that dip a toe into bell pepper. Soft palate, easy drinking, not any green-y notes to the palate. Fine and serviceable Cab.
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6/9/2018 - srh Likes this wine:
Central Coast Tasting (San Diego Wine Co.): 100% C.S. from their Hames Valley & San Lucas Vyds; Aged 12 mos in 25% new AM & 5% new Hungarian oak; 13.5% ABV, 6.3 g/L T.A., & 3.79 pH.
N: Creamy oak atop berries
P: Med, poss LM, body; NICE, ALMOST swtish frt off-set by a swtishly-tinged astringency which pretty much continues into the LONG finish with a distinct swtness to the dusty tannins Needs/DESERVES a yr or so, then drinking through '21. My VG, poss VG+. 88 pts & "Very Good" kenswineguide.com , 88 WE @ $20, & 85+ RJonWine. [This vendor's $11.99 is at LEAST $2 < the next closest competitor on wine-searcher.]
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4/13/2018 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Blackfruit and some sulfphur aromas. Palate is very correct. More sulphur to the nose than the palate.
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4/10/2018 - Joe Kane wrote:
Heavy oak nuance, ripe black fruit. Good for the price.
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4/10/2018 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
100% Cabernet and 25% oak. Some Hungarian oak to boot. Frresh frutied and juicy with some RS - actually all of them pretty much works it out.
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