2005 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon "1886"

Community Tasting Notes (21) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  3/28/2024 - Gregmonroe wrote:

  So I bought a cellar; 11/12/2022-12/31/2030: I have not heard of this winery, but I liked the bottle so I decided tonight was a good night to try it. Was a sample bottle from the cellar I purchased. Sample sticker said just over 1900 cases produced, released in 2008, and release price of $95. 100% cab sauv. Used an ah so, but the cork (short cork) came out easily. Was in great condition, with almost no soaking. Poured a deep red in the glass with a nose of blue and black fruits though a bit of a dried fruit profile on the nose. Immediately tasted, and it was in pretty good shape. Fresh to cooked red fruit on the palate, with an ever so slight prune taste at the end. Still there, but well integrated tannins, good acidity. Was a bit thin though, to me. I think if I had tasted blind I would have called this a 10 year old CA cab, so it has held up quite well. Fun experience - and great looking bottle.

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  2/16/2022 - sreisgolf wrote: 95 Points

  Still drinking great! Deep and rich flavors but smooth with the age!

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  9/22/2018 - jeginmt Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Dark red, full bodied, silky tannins, rich fruit—top notch. First taste after opening was young and tart, but within a few minutes the wine was transformed. Paired with a smoked brisket it was outstanding. Our dinner guests were amazed that a wine could be so good.

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  12/30/2016 - pdemaio wrote: 94 Points

  this wine is singing right now. Tasting like a high end napa red wine should, it's a bit of revelation on the first sip. Balance, elegance, structure are balanced against fun, lush fruit. No reason to wait.
  PDQ94+

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  2/14/2016 - armenm72 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Still amazing with a ton of flavor

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