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Napa Valley Cabernet 2005

Posted in March 1st, 2010
by Ray in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Oakville, Rutherford

Kelleher, Oakville, Napa Valley, Brix Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Toasty oak marks the nose along with Cassis. In the mouth this wine is supple and the oaky expression continues with a nice thread of acidity.The wine was aged in French oak for 2 years, 50% of which was new and 50% of which was once-filled [...]

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Napa Valley superstar wines

Posted in October 31st, 2009
by Ray in Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Shelter, Napa Valley, The Butcher, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 The nose features vibrant black currants with notes of tobacco and the cigar box. In the mouth there is nice density, the acidity shines and the tannins are very ripe. This is an elegant Cabernet, with lingering sweet oak. Cellared and bottled in St. Helena 14.3% $75 [...]

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Carter Cabernet 2000

Posted in March 18th, 2009
by Ray in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

Carter, Napa Valley, Oakville, Beckstoffer Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 20009 Almost 9 years on this wine is hitting its stride. The nose shows the bottle bouquet development of exotic spices like sandelwood. There’s a healthy mix of dried fruits and herbs, cinnamon and orange, all speaking the sweet-appearing smells that develop with time. In the mouth, [...]

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