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Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.030 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Michael Mcdermott

Pulled this out of the Eurocave set at 60 degrees. Big nose, black currant, cherry, anise. Medium body. Still somewhat tannic given 2010 vintage for blended wine. Not expensive. Can't go wrong.

Pulled this out of the Eurocave set at 60 degrees. Big nose, black currant, cherry, anise. Medium body. Still somewhat tannic given 2010 vintage for blended wine. Not expensive. Can't go wrong.

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2015
Brandon Boesch

Great Bordeaux blend. Black pepper, blackberry, forest like almost umami like wood, really interesting. Decent tannin. Great everyday wine. I could see it pairing with a lot.

Great Bordeaux blend. Black pepper, blackberry, forest like almost umami like wood, really interesting. Decent tannin. Great everyday wine. I could see it pairing with a lot.

Jul 4th, 2023
Brian Kaufman

Very bold, dark fruit flavors, and dark chocolate on the nose.

Very bold, dark fruit flavors, and dark chocolate on the nose.

Aug 10th, 2022
Jeshua Borges

Black currant with rich notes and great fruit notes. Good value.

Black currant with rich notes and great fruit notes. Good value.

Mar 27th, 2022
Brian W. Anderson

Anyone who said to drink by 2016 was missing out. Great structure, bright fruit. Not giant levels of depth, but still singing.

Anyone who said to drink by 2016 was missing out. Great structure, bright fruit. Not giant levels of depth, but still singing.

May 7th, 2018
Alan Deforest

2006

Jul 16th, 2015
Vinay Bhavnani

Light smell. Did not get the petit Verdot influence nose that I expected. Dark cherry on nose. Velvety finish. Good strong cab finish. This is a very good wine.

Light smell. Did not get the petit Verdot influence nose that I expected. Dark cherry on nose. Velvety finish. Good strong cab finish. This is a very good wine.

Mar 2nd, 2015
Jennifarre urch

Amazing with this suckling pig at AOC!

Amazing with this suckling pig at AOC!

Nov 14th, 2013
Jason Engel

Dark fruit with a coffee finish.

Dark fruit with a coffee finish.

May 21st, 2013
Doug Ladret

Great wine at Postino Cafe

Great wine at Postino Cafe

Nov 2nd, 2012