Ghost Pines
Winemaker's Blend Cabernet Sauvignon
California, USA
Although I usually avoid Martini wines, this one was a pleasant surprise. A very good balance of fruit, oak and tannin. Blackberry is the predominant fruit. When the wine opens up the finish has a small amount of cigar smoke , vanilla oak and dark chocolate....And of course a surprise spice finish. Odd to be this strong (for a cab) in Cabernet, but welcomed.
Although I usually avoid Martini wines, this one was a pleasant surprise. A very good balance of fruit, oak and tannin. Blackberry is the predominant fruit. When the wine opens up the finish has a small amount of cigar smoke , vanilla oak and dark chocolate....And of course a surprise spice finish. Odd to be this strong (for a cab) in Cabernet, but welcomed.
17 people found it helpfulAug 26th, 2014
Smooth and thick bodied, with deep cherry and Mocha flavors and a rich cocoa finish.
Smooth and thick bodied, with deep cherry and Mocha flavors and a rich cocoa finish.
8 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
This is a decent wine, 2012. Full bodied with minimal but present tannins. Favors do not punch but good flavored. Recommend if price point is good.
This is a decent wine, 2012. Full bodied with minimal but present tannins. Favors do not punch but good flavored. Recommend if price point is good.
4 people found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2015
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Medium bodied and nicely balanced.
On the Nose, spices, blackberries, vanilla and smoke.
On the Palate, chocolate, plums, blackberries and blueberries .
Long finish with big, full tannins.
Nice, Bordeaux style Cabernet Sauvignon, complex and sophisticated.
65% from Sonoma ,35% from Napa.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Medium bodied and nicely balanced.
On the Nose, spices, blackberries, vanilla and smoke.
On the Palate, chocolate, plums, blackberries and blueberries .
Long finish with big, full tannins.
Nice, Bordeaux style Cabernet Sauvignon, complex and sophisticated.
65% from Sonoma ,35% from Napa.
Blackberry, oak, vanilla, spices - a little strong, which for me is a big win. Your Dad's cigar box meets a fruity cab in the best way possible. Fantastic with truffle mac n cheese and yoga pants.
Blackberry, oak, vanilla, spices - a little strong, which for me is a big win. Your Dad's cigar box meets a fruity cab in the best way possible. Fantastic with truffle mac n cheese and yoga pants.
Mar 5th, 2017Incredibly smooth and light cab. Easy drinking
Incredibly smooth and light cab. Easy drinking
Feb 12th, 2017
Give time to decant. Too vegetal if you don't. Pretty delicious after that. #MiniWineReview #2GU
Give time to decant. Too vegetal if you don't. Pretty delicious after that. #MiniWineReview #2GU
Aug 2nd, 2016
Very distinctive blackberry and cherry flavored. Smooth and easy to drink. Some bite in the after taste.
Very distinctive blackberry and cherry flavored. Smooth and easy to drink. Some bite in the after taste.
Mar 11th, 2016
Perfect for the evening. Layers of flavor.
Perfect for the evening. Layers of flavor.
Jan 6th, 2016