2020 Andrew Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Stone Cairn

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 82.5 points

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  10/14/2023 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 74 Points

  Day 1: This is not 91 points. I am one of the biggest names in the wine reviewing game and will put my palate against anyone. This is a terrible wine. Smoke taint for sure with earth and a lot of smoke. This wine should have never been made. Really angry against Januik and their family for producing this wine. 74 points
  Day 2: Like a corked bottle it the smoke taint will be even more noticeable and this wine is barely drinkable. Smoke, burnt toast, muted fruit and damp earth. Short finish. No thanks.
  Day 3: Even worse. Any wine critic reviewing this and giving a good score is on the payroll. I love Januik and top 5 Washington Winery for me but this wine is terrible.
  Recommendation: Buy another vintage as this is a great wine.

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  10/3/2023 - Odedis.Wine.reviews Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Dark ruby in color with a short purple rim.
  
  Strong nose and dry on the palate.
  
  Full bodied with medium acidity.
  
  Showing cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light earth, herbs, vegetables, bell pepper, tobacco leaf and chocolates.
  
  Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
  
  This is a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State. Fruit forward, smooth and elegant.
  
  Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. A good wine to have all by itself.
  
  Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.
  
  Tasty and very enjoyable.
  
  Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
  
  A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot.
  
  14.6% alcohol by volume.
  
  91 points.
  
  $45.

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