Michael David Winery
Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Hard to beat for a 16 dollar bottle of wine. The word "juice" comes to mind, but I've had 25 dollar bottles that weren't as good.
Hard to beat for a 16 dollar bottle of wine. The word "juice" comes to mind, but I've had 25 dollar bottles that weren't as good.
3 people found it helpfulDec 8th, 2015Crimson in color, touch of tobacco on the nose and full bodied on the palate. Quite a punch, no shortage of bold, acidic, fruit flavor. Tannic on the finish with some heat and a gin of oak. Overall, this wine surprised me in quality... But if labels are an accurate indicator, is does taste how you'd expect based on the visually busy label.
Crimson in color, touch of tobacco on the nose and full bodied on the palate. Quite a punch, no shortage of bold, acidic, fruit flavor. Tannic on the finish with some heat and a gin of oak. Overall, this wine surprised me in quality... But if labels are an accurate indicator, is does taste how you'd expect based on the visually busy label.
3 people found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015
Absolutely delicious. Love this wine.
Absolutely delicious. Love this wine.
2 people found it helpfulDec 19th, 2015
A little too thick and syrupy for me.
A little too thick and syrupy for me.
1 person found it helpfulJan 30th, 2016
Yuck. In bend or looking for a good bottle to pair with burgers, this is an #oakmonster, decent tannin, very ripe. Not my cup of juice.
Yuck. In bend or looking for a good bottle to pair with burgers, this is an #oakmonster, decent tannin, very ripe. Not my cup of juice.
Feb 2nd, 2017
Has been craving for wines for 3 weeks. Finally! Freak Show, big black cherry, plums, black cassis, with some sweet vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, also hints of liquorice hiding. Appealing nose for sure. Smooth tannin and easy to approach, more of sweet side mixed with black chocolate and mocha flavor. Overall, it's good and a pleaser. 14.5% alc. 2013 vintage
Has been craving for wines for 3 weeks. Finally! Freak Show, big black cherry, plums, black cassis, with some sweet vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, also hints of liquorice hiding. Appealing nose for sure. Smooth tannin and easy to approach, more of sweet side mixed with black chocolate and mocha flavor. Overall, it's good and a pleaser. 14.5% alc. 2013 vintage
Aug 25th, 2016
Made the mistake of drinking whiskey first. Tastes flat & dull in comparison. Earth, dark berries, cassis, & plum. Not overly bright or fruit forward. Leather, tannic, acidic finish.
Made the mistake of drinking whiskey first. Tastes flat & dull in comparison. Earth, dark berries, cassis, & plum. Not overly bright or fruit forward. Leather, tannic, acidic finish.
Jun 7th, 20182) Much more impressed the second time around. It’s like I’m drinking an entirely different wine from the first check-in. Aroma of blackberry, currant, tar, & some smoke. Lush, stewed raspberry on the palate. Med-plus acidity. Sweater middle with a lightly tart, lingering, fruity finish.
1) Flat and flabby, especially for a Cab. Low tannin. Medium acidity. Notes of roasted raspberry & subtle leather.
2) Much more impressed the second time around. It’s like I’m drinking an entirely different wine from the first check-in. Aroma of blackberry, currant, tar, & some smoke. Lush, stewed raspberry on the palate. Med-plus acidity. Sweater middle with a lightly tart, lingering, fruity finish.
1) Flat and flabby, especially for a Cab. Low tannin. Medium acidity. Notes of roasted raspberry & subtle leather.