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Very pretty color of dark ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Medium plus in body and elegant, with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, green pepper, dark coffee, peppercorn, herbs and black tea.
Short finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This Cabernet Franc from the Finger Lakes in New York is interesting, but a little unbalanced.
A little bitter on the finish for me.
13% alcohol by volume.
87 Points. — 12 days ago
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.
Nose of blueberries, black plums, currents, oak, licorice, spices, dark chocolates, light bell pepper, dark coffee, herbs and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and log legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, licorice, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, earth, peppercorn, herbs and light vegetables.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa valley. Nicely balanced and muscular, with a soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes in the decanter. Once it opens up, more earth notes show up, and it gets more interesting.
This 5-year-old is already showing nice complexity with good structure. Spicy and tangy.
Easy drinking right out of the bottle, good by itself or with food. This is not the 'in your face' kind of Napa Cab. Feels like a fruit forward Left Bank Bordeaux.
Still young, and needs a few more years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Wine Advocate 91 points.
Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French and American Oak barrels (33% new) for 20 months.
14.3% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$68. — 14 days ago
#MerlotThursday
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black plums, cherries, light oak, tobacco and chocolates.
Short finish with soft tannins and cherries.
This is a simple Merlot from Italy. Nicely balanced, easy drinking and fruit forward.
Not showing typicity, but good right out of the bottle, and good for parties.
Feels like a California red wine.
11% alcohol by volume.
86 points. — a day ago
Beautiful color of dark ruby with a wide brick/ reddish rim.
Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.
Showing black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, vanilla, alcohol, herbs, peppercorn, coffee, cinnamon and dark chocolates.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 12 year old Israeli Cabernet Sauvignon is gorgeous. Rich and delicate.
Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. 30 minutes in the glass was enough.
Grapes are grown in the Upper Galilee region and aged in American oak barrels for over 6 years (74 months).
13.8% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$35. — 12 days ago
Deep purple in color with a short purplish rim.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, herbs, light vegetables and peppercorn.
Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 6-year-old Malbec from Mendoza is still young, and a little harsh. I had it before and this time I let it open for a whole day.
Tangy and rich. Very extracted and a little unbalanced.
Wine Advocate 97 points.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$90. — 13 days ago
Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing black and blue fruits with cedar, chocolates, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf and dark coffee.
This Single Vineyard is tangy and spicy. Nicely balanced, soft and elegant.
Needed 5 hours to open up properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
I had this vintage a year ago and it is already drinking better.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
A blend of Grenache and Shiraz. Grapes were handpicked from 50 year old vines. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Unfiltered and unfined. A small production of 440 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75. — 15 days ago
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Doesn't show much age.
Nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, earth, light black tea and graphite.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, black cherries, dried fruits, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, chocolates, coffee, black pepper and light vegetables.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Shows great complexity at this point.
Rich, yet elegant. Fruit forward and smooth. A gorgeous wine.
Showing a beautiful nose with so much complexity. I love it.
I had it 3 years ago, and it is drinking even better now.
I did not decant it this time, and let it open up in the bottle. Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 2 hours of airtime.
Peaking now and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.
A great sipping wine. I had it all by itself, but will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$110. — 7 days ago
Dark purple in color with a wide purplish rim.
Fruity nose with chocolate notes and light oak.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with blueberries, sweet cherries, light oak, spices, tobacco, dark chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins, cherries and red chili pepper.
This is a very young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Soft and elegant. Smooth and rich.
Fruit forward with nice complexity. Showing nice balance and mouthfeel.
Already delicious, although it was just bottled, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and a great choice for a restaurant, as it is a pop and pour kind of wine. Spicy and entertaining.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$40. — 13 days ago
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim. Pretty color, but looks much older than it is.
Muted on the nose with black fruits, light wood and chocolate notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, licorice, light earth, herbs, spices, pencil lead, chocolates, light tobacco and peppercorn.
Medium minus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice entry level Merlot from Napa Valley. Smooth and elegant with nice complexity.
Nicely balanced and fruit forward. Rich and spicy with a nice mouthfeel.
This 5 year old is peaking now and will not continue to improve.
Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. A good pop and pour kind of wine, but better after 30 minutes of airtime.
Wine Spectator 91 points.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. A good party wine.
A blend of 77% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Syrah.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$37. — 15 days ago
"Odedi"
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short purple rim.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, chocolates, cola, light vanilla, spices and peppercorn.
Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries.
This 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now.
Easy drinking right out of the bottle, and even better after an hour of airtime. Red fruits show up after 90 minutes of airtime.
Complex and rich. Extracted and elegant. Alcohol is nicely integrated. A delicious sipping wine.
This Single Vineyard cabernet is very Spicy and well balanced. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 17 months in new French oak barrels. A small production of only 420 cases. Unfiltered.
15% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$100. — 7 hours ago