Category Archives: Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Wines of Lake County

Posted on October 27, 2010 by RJ

Six Sigma, Lake County, Cuvee Pique-Nique 2007 As the name implies, this wine is fruity and immediately accessible, light-bodied and quaffable, with underlying acidity to make it refreshing and some earthiness to give it complexity. Proprietors Else and Kaj Ahlmann. … Continue reading →

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Clos Du Val Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Posted on August 7, 2010 by RJ

Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, Estate Bottled, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 The nose features a complex mix of black fruit, chocolate and earthiness. In the mouth it is quite dense and structured. At this point it is just … Continue reading →

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Emblem Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted on August 7, 2010 by RJ

Emblem, Napa Valley, Rutherford, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 The sense of Cassis leaps out of the glass when you pour this wine – the fruit character ripe and concentrated. In the mouth the concentration of fruit continues, on a structured frame. … Continue reading →

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Emblem Oso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted on July 31, 2010 by RJ

Emblem, Napa Valley, Oso Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 This is very refined Cabernet. The nose sports the ripeness of Cassis with the richness of vanilla and chocolate. In the mouth the edges are all polished, a ripe wine yet one … Continue reading →

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Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Posted on July 27, 2010 by RJ

Mirassou, California, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 The nose features Cassis, candied berries and some mintiness. In the mouth it is quite fruity and soft, with perhaps a bit of residual sugar amplifying the fruit and adding weight and viscosity to the … Continue reading →

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Navarro Correas Cabernet 2007

Posted on July 1, 2010 by RJ

Navarro Correas, Mendoza, Coleccion Privada, Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 The nose combines Cassis and vanilla. These flavors repeat in the mouth on a light-bodied frame, soft and easy drinking, immediately accessible – no time in the cellar required. The grapes, 100% … Continue reading →

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Cynthus Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Posted on June 29, 2010 by RJ

Cynthus, Napa Valley, Stagecoach Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 The nose features Cassis, bay leaves and the sweetness of oak, expressed as vanilla and caramel. Give this some time to open up; with 30 minutes more black fruits emerge. On the … Continue reading →

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Scala Dei Cartoixa 2003

Posted on June 26, 2010 by RJ

Scala Dei, Priorat, Cartoixa 2003 I found this bottle rattling around in the cellar and was delighted to have the opportunity to taste it again. A few years ago it was still rather tannic and while good, I knew that … Continue reading →

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Reynoso Cabernet 2004

Posted on June 10, 2010 by RJ

Reynoso Family Vineyards, Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 The nose features cocoa and vanilla with a dash of mint, quite sweet-appearing, in the way that dry wines echo the sweet smells we associate with dessert. In the mouth it’s reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Domaine Hauvette Rouge

Posted on June 8, 2010 by RJ

Domaine Hauvette, Les Baux de Provence 2004 The nose of the ’04 features fresh and dried fruits, floral notes and the herbs of the Provencal landscape. In the mouth you’ll find structure to marry with dinner and a bit of … Continue reading →

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