Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2014 Anwilka Stellenbosch, Anwilka, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region, Petite Verdot, Red Blend, Review, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Syrah, wine on June 16, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of currants, dried plums, dried herbs, a hint of smoke and a hint of tobacco. Flavors of black raspberries, cherries, plums and boysenberries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2007 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve, Beringer, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Private Reserve, Review, wine on June 12, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, smoke, pepper, cherries and a hint of dust. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and black boysenberries. Medium to tangy acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with air or continue to hold.
Showing much better than the last bottle I had. Maybe another point or more upside potential as well. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon, Bressler, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Review, St. Helena, wine on June 9, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, currants, black pepper, violets and plums. Flavors of currants, plums, raspberries and loganberries. Tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2001 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Quilceda Creek, Review, Washington, wine on June 2, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of tobacco, smoke, currants, plums, black berries and a hint of Herbs du Provence. Flavors of black berries, cherries, plums and licorice. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little air to help it open or can be held. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2013 Lewelling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lewelling, Napa Valley, Review, St. Helena, wine on May 11, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, black cherries and black berries. Flavors of black cherries, black raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 Argiano Solengo Toscana IGT, Argiano, Cabernet Sauvignon, IGT, Italy, Merlot, Red Blend, Review, Solengo, Syrah, Toscana, Tuscany, wine on April 27, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, pepper, black berries, smoke and roasted meat. Rich flavorsof black berries, plums and black raspberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2010 21 Grams, 21 Grams, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Grams, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, Washington, wine on April 22, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of smoke, currants, graphite, flowers and roasted meat. Flavors of currants, black cherries and black raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2007 Lancaster Estate Nicole's Vineyard, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Lancaster, Meritage, Merlot, Nicole, Review, Sonoma County, wine on April 21, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of currants, Kirsch and dried plums. Flavors of Kirsch, currants and red berries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coastal Region, Meerlust, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, Rubicon, South Africa, Stellenbosch, wine on April 16, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, plums, berries and boysenberries. Flavors of tangy raspberries, black berries and black boysenberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (90 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2005 O'Shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, O'Shaughnessy, Review, wine on March 22, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, soapstone, a hint of leather, black pepper, plum and cassis. Flavors of raspberries, boysenberries and black cherries. Medium to tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with a little air or hold. (95 points)
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