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Tag - Cabernet Sauvignon

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seth's taste profilePeju Province WineryPeju W.
January 20, 2012
On the nose, a medley of summer berries, bright cherry, cocoa powder and hints of caramel and butterscotch. On the palate, a beautiful balance of richness and luminosity with flavors of boysenberry, Bing cherry, nutmeg and toffee that lead into a round, memorable finish. This vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced from our two estate vineyards -the organically farmed Rutherford Vineyard and sustainably farmed Persephone Vineyard in the northeast corner of the Napa Valley. After harvest, the fruit spent extended maceration time on the skins for deeper color and complex flavor components. It was then aged 18 months in 40% new French and American Oak. The 2007 vintage is comprised of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 9% Petit Verdot.

Tags:cabernet sauvignon, peju, napa valley, cabernet, napa cab
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Peju Province Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007

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seth's taste profilesarvararierAndrew B.
October 1, 2011
Extremely straightforward; not complex. Nose of plum and cherry and the faint characteristic of caramel. Clear ruby color. Light-bodied, fruity, and super smooth. Feel like I could chug the bottle. Best as accompaniment with hearty, complex dishes where the wine serves more as an accent than as a partner.

Tags:cabernet sauvignon, 2010, california, caramel
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Challis Lane Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010

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seth's taste profileMichelleMcCabeMichelle
M.
September 12, 2011
Smooth and delicious. Not heavy but full of flavor.

Tags:Dutcher Crossing, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley
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Dutcher Crossing Taylor Reserve Taylor Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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seth's taste profileMichelleMcCabeMichelle
M.
May 30, 2011
A great wine to drink while solving a puzzle. Delicous and complex.

Tags:Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Duckhorn Vineyards
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Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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seth's taste profile12301Jill S.
March 6, 2011
Big body rutherford dust dark fruit delicious! Improved in smoothness as it decanted. Half bottle at french laundry in feb11. Went to the site for a tasting. Bought the 2006 and 2007 cabs

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Tags:sanoma valley, kamen, kamen estates, cabernet sauvignon, estate grown
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Kamen Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004

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seth's taste profilehervinenessLaura N.
February 10, 2011
As multi-layered a Cab as you'll find from this fine Cabernet growing region, the acidity, density of rich black fruit, smooth, yet firm tannins and abundance of dark licorice, mint and cassis make this an elegant, upscale beauty from one of the area's finest producers.

Tags:Livermore Valley Cab, Steven Kent, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Steven Kent Estate Grown Home Ranch and Ghielmetti Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007

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seth's taste profilecasperacAnnie C.
January 24, 2011
Very Rich wine. After breathing, tobacco and bramble notes are present. This pairs especially well with heavy foods including red meat.

Tags:Cabernet Sauvignon, tobacco
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Simi Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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seth's taste profileckscatesChris S.
October 25, 2010
Dark purple in color with aromas of blackberry jam and spices. It’s full-bodied, jammy, and rich with black currant and blackberries, with underlying tones of spice and a vanilla finish. The finish was moderately lingering with a pronounced currant after-taste. The tannins were smooth and velvety. Mirassou captures the essence of California’s popular Cabernet Sauvignons at an unbeatable price and quality. Along with Bogle, Gnarled Vine, Muirwood, and Angeline, Mirrasou is one of the top five Cabs (in my book) that belong on the table at parties, dinner parties, and social events; $8

Tags:Cabernet Sauvignon, Mirassou, California
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Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon - 2008

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seth's taste profileckscatesChris S.
September 7, 2010
Anyone who loves California Cabernet is familiar with Simi, I’m sure. With a long history in wine-making going back to the last quarter of the 19th century, it’s no wonder Simi’s 2006 Cab from Alexander Valley is such a rich, supple, example of classic California Cabernet. Ruby red with aromas of plum, raisins, and dark berries, and flavors consisting of spice (perhaps mint), berries, and some cassis. Tannins are lush and silky and the wine has a lengthy and slightly tobacco finish. The Cab was aged 14 months in 38% new French oak, 25% new American oak. Steve Reeder is the winemaker. Highly recommended for its great taste and value; $16

Tags:Simi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
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Simi Cabernet Sauvignon-2006 - 2006

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seth's taste profileckscatesChris S.
August 9, 2010
Folks, this is the value of the year for California Cab Sauv lovers. Bogle earned an impressive 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, which of course says that the wine has impressive complexity, but the important thing is that it just tastes damn good. Aromas of plum, black cherries with chocolate, and flavors of ripe plums, chocolate, and maybe some vanilla on the finish. Speaking of which, the finish is not going anywhere soon. The Cab is structured very well, and balanced. The tannins are silky and luscious. I was shocked for $8. Enjoy with a slightly mild cigar as I did, or with your favorite grilled meats.

Tags:Bogle, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Bogle Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - 2008

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seth's taste profileckscatesChris S.
July 16, 2010
Gnarled Vine, as Oak Ridge Winery calls it, is a simple, but delicious Cab from Lodi. Lots of plum and currant with toasty oak makes this a pure pleasure on its own... after an hour of breathing. Smoked a cigar that had a taste of vanilla, which paired well with the wine's finish. Not terribly complex, but quaffable. $10

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Oak Ridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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seth's taste profileckscatesChris S.
April 19, 2010
Outstanding 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Bold but with soft tannins. Cassis and cedar with some sage. Velvety finish. Aged for one year in American oak. $25

Tags:Cabernet Sauvignon, Pearmund
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Pearmund Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007

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seth's taste profileckscatesChris S.
April 11, 2010
Miracle Valley is a small, charming little vineyard located about 45 minutes from Washington, D.C. Last night we had a bottle of their Cabernet Sauvignon, which was terrific. Their 2007 Cab is a Gold Medal winner in the Virginia Wine Lovers Competition and a Bronze Medal winner at the Eastern Seaboard Wine Competition. It's a beautiful garnet color with nice aromas of blackberry, currant and oak. It had soft tannins and exhibited flavors of blackberry, a little plum and oak, and had a nice long and velvety finish. I actually bought this wine without tasting it based on its award winning acclaim, which I never do, but I was happy I did. It's an absolutely gorgeous wine, and we enjoyed it on its own because of its bold taste and silky smooth finish. Price point: $25. It's not a bad price considering decent California Cabs go for about the same. Highly recommended.

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Miracle Valley Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007

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seth's taste profileRostaslavRostaslav
March 16, 2010
Nearly 10 years old, this wine is still full and smooth. It is also showing enough structure that leads me to believe it could have another decade in it. Ripe flavors of plum and blackberries mix with hints of cassis, licorice and cocoa powder.

Tags:smooth, Napa, blackberries, Potelle, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chateau Potelle Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001

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seth's taste profilecraig160875craig j.
August 4, 2009
70% merlot, 15 cabernet sauvignon, 15% cabernet franc. Good wine for the price-simple yet very drinkable. Good with red meat.

Tags:cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, barrier-freres
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barrier-freres Merlot - 0

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seth's taste profileGretchenNeumanGretchen
N.
June 30, 2009
Dark and smoky... tasting of tobacco with a hint of cherry. A really unique wine.

Tags:cherry, China, smoky, dark, tobacco
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Dragon's Hollow Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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seth's taste profile57616Alice W.
June 20, 2009
A really nice Fair Trade wine, especially for the ten dollar price tag!Deeply fruity with strawberry and a hint of toast on the nose. The palate is smooth and mellow with hints of chocolate and a slightly tannic finish. But this is a good wine to finish on night one, the next day the wine was far too acidic.

Tags:Cabernet Sauvignon, Fair Trade, Argentina
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Fairhills Fair Trade Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007

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seth's taste profilemagnateMelissa
T.
June 17, 2009
MMM MMM GOOD : )

Tags:sanoma valley, kamen, kamen estates, cabernet sauvignon, estate grown
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Kamen Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon - 2004

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seth's taste profile29594Patsy N.
May 31, 2009
Vibrant red in colour this full bodied red shows excellent dark cherry and asssis aromas, tannin balance on the finish and subtle influence of American Oak

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Coonawarra Premium Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - 2003

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seth's taste profile29594Patsy N.
May 6, 2009
Full flavoured, ripe berry flavours and elegant oak of Palo Alto create a complex yet balanced wine which is deep red in colour and rich in aroma and character.

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Palo Alto Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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seth's taste profile29594Patsy N.
May 3, 2009
Attractive Ruby red colour with a touch of violet. Complex aromas with abit of spice, eucalyptus, and red fruit

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Agustinos Central Valley Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007

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seth's taste profilekurtadokurtado
April 4, 2009
First Colorado wine! It aged nicely with a fruity nose and complexity on the palate.

Tags:complex, colorado, holy cross abbey, fruit, cabernet sauvignon
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Holy Cross Abbey Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - 2003

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seth's taste profilekurtadokurtado
March 19, 2009
time has mellowed the tannins nicely for a wine which is drinkable now.

Tags:mellow, cabernet sauvignon, tannin
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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profileandyAndy A.
March 19, 2009
I can taste the seven years on this Cab. It has subtle fruit flavors with medium bodied mouth feel, and a smooth finish.

Tags:mellow, cabernet sauvignon, tannin
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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profileRostaslavRostaslav
March 19, 2009
Aged brick in color. Smooth fruit flavors.

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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profileJonnyJonathan
W.
March 19, 2009
Yum Yum Yum

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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profile52828Kaitlin
C.
March 19, 2009
strong flavor. dark, rather opaque.

Tags:mellow, cabernet sauvignon, tannin
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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profilesrichardsStephanie
R.
March 19, 2009
Dark and opaque color - some licorice flavor. Stays on the palate.

Tags:mellow, cabernet sauvignon, tannin
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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profileajr1005Alyssa R.
March 19, 2009
Dark blackberry, fairly opaque, dark purple in color. Cab Franc perfumes of green vegetables (when I love) are overt, tasty wine.

Tags:mellow, cabernet sauvignon, tannin
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Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvignon - 2002

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seth's taste profilecllorcachris l.
February 19, 2009
I tried this wine at Chateau Montelena during a weekend tasting and it was one of the better wines they had. I wasn't entirely impressed with their wine, but this Cab Sauv definitely stood out. I believe the Merlot was also very good, but I wasn't in the mood to buy two of their wines that day :/

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Chateau Montelena Chateau Musar Cabernet Sauvignon - 2005

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seth's taste profile33774Philip M.
December 8, 2008
When I extracted the cork from the bottle of 2004 Cht. Potelle, the fruitful aroma and bouquet literally filled the room...and every sip filled my senses. Cht. Potelle is an elegant and memorable cabernet.

Tags:smooth, Napa, blackberries, Potelle, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chateau Potelle Cabernet Sauvignon - 2001

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