| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 12/27/08 | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rombauer | Napa Valley | 14.1% | $34.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Deep fruit, oak, smoke Taste - Elegantly smooth. The fruit, oak, cream, acidity, and mouthfeel are harmonious. The combination of dark fruit, mild oak, char grill smoke, and a moderate amount of acidity makes this one seductive.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/02/08 | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | McMilliams | South Eastern Australia | 13.5% | $9.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Cherry red, bright Nose - Blackberry pie, smoke Taste - Moderate amount of fruit, grill smoke, spice, mouthwatering acidity, ending in a dry medium long finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Medium + Overall - 8.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/02/08 | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Smoking Loon | California | 13.5% | $9.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Cherry red, bright Nose - Blackberry pie, smoke Taste - Moderate amount of fruit, grill smoke, spice, mouthwatering acidity, ending in a dry medium long finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Medium + Overall - 8.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 10/16/07 | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Schug | Sonoma Valley | 14.5% | $22.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Red, bright Nose - Tar and dusty earth Taste - Tar is full on the palate, some earth, minimum fruit. The tannins are biting and dry. Semi-sweet chocolate, tart blackberry pie, medium body, finishes nicely. Decant this one.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 03/28/07 | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | R Winery - Evil | South Eastern Australia | 14.7% | $14.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Big, luscious friut and lots of oak Taste - Luscious red and black berry fruits, plums and oak. Medium body, nice finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Soft Finish - Medium + Overall - 7.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 03/18/07 | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rebel Wines - The Show | St. Helena, Napa County | 13.9% | $16.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Tobacco leaf, Ripe black fruits Taste - Rich, ripe fruit – plum, black currant, black pepper, tobacco leaf, juicy, spicy, firm tannins. Medium to full body, good finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 03/06/07 | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Twenty Rows | Napa Valley | 14.4% | $24.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Cigar box, soft oak, moderate fruit Taste - Cigar box, soft oak, moderate fruit, supple with nice round flavors overall, noble tannins, and nice finish
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 02/11/07 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Silver Oak | Napa Valley | 14.2% | $99.97 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dense center, ruby rim Nose - Cigar box with ripe fruit Taste - The texture is supple with luscious red and black fruits, vanilla, and moderate amounts of oak and cedar wood on the tongue. This one has a rich silky elegance all its own. Finishes nicely. Loads of fruit do not diminish the overall character. Exceptional balance
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.3 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 12/28/06 | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Caymus | Napa Valley | 14.5% | $69.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dark ruby Nose - Oak and dark fruit Taste - Black cherry, dark chocolate, currant, and oak, rich tannins and good acidity are on the palate with this one. The finish is long and smooth. The flavors are huge yet proportionate. Very good.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.3 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 12/23/06 | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Bakery Hill | Barossa Valley | 14.5% | $19.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dark red Nose - Jammy Taste - Luscious berry pie. Sweet and sour cherry, blue and black berries, and mouthwatering acidity. Medium body, firm texture.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Medium Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 11/24/06 | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jarvis | Napa Valley | 14% | $75.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dark red Nose - Smoke and red berry fruit Taste - Smokey with mouth watering, crisp, red berry fruit, medium body, light texture, and moderate tannins.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 10/14/06 | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hess Estate | Napa Valley | 14.5% | $23.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - cola and cinnamon Taste - cola, cinnamon, nutmeg, crisp acidity, and gripping tannins.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 10/10/06 | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Penley Estate - Phoenix | Coonawarra | 14.5% | $9.97 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dense crimson Nose - Chocolate and black fruit Taste - Bitter chocolate, olives, and nice balance between fruit, acidity, and tannins
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 08/03/06 | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Black Box | Paso Robles, California | 13.5% | $21.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Ruby Nose - Red berry fruits and oak Taste - Tart cherry and oak, medium light body, light texture, and medium long finish
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Moderate Finish - Medium+ Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 07/31/06 | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Molly Dooker - The Maitre D' | McLaren Vale, South Australia | 15% | $22.97 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Black purple to crimson rim Nose - Ripe black fruits, licorice Taste - Plum, licorice, rich tannins, good acidity, pleasant finish; Balanced
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Medium Overall - 9.3 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/18/06 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Penley Estate - Phoenix | Coonawarra | 14% | $9.97 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dense crimson Nose - Plum and oak Taste - Plum and oak with pronounced acidity
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Evolution - Average Finish - Medium Overall - 7.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 06/16/06 | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Avalon | Napa Valley | 13.8% | $16.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Deep crimson Nose - Rich oak and ripe fruit Taste - Rich black fruit combined with chocolate, a medium texture, nice acidity, and good finish
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 8.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 05/28/06 | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Penley Estate - Phoenix | Coonawarra | 14.5% | $9.97 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Exquisite nose of caramel, vanilla extract, cedar and ripe black berries. Taste - Caramel, vanilla, cedar, ripe black berries, plums, a luscious, silky mouthfeel, spice, mannish tannins, full bodied, and finishes long.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 05/9/06 | 2003 | Cabernet Franc | Terra Valentine | Napa Valley | 14.9% | NA | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Deep ruby Nose - Vanilla oak, and strawberrry Taste - Vanilla oak, strawberrry, plum, and spice. Hot finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/25/06 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Terra Valentine | Napa Valley | 14.8% | NA | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Huge ripe red fruit, and vanilla Taste - Immense rich/ripe cherry, and light oak flavors - Vanilla and caramel.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Evolution - Soft Finish - Long Overall - 7.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/23/06 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Keenan | Napa Valley | 14.3% | $40.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dark Ruby Nose - Musky, earthy, ripe red berry fruit Taste - Fruit forward with a cranberry acidity, smooth tannins, light toasty oak and caramel, medium body, sturdy finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Moderate + Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/12/06 | 2001 | Blend | Jarvis | Lake Williams - Napa | 14.4% | $64.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Blood red Nose - Rose petals Taste - Medium body, tobacco, firm red fruit, soft tannins and acidity, black currant, light oak
52% Cabernet Sauvignon
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Medium Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 4/9/06 | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Jarvis | Estate Grown Cave Fermented Napa | 14% | $75.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dense, black cherry color, long tight legs Nose - Powerful, toast, fresh plum, ripe cherry Taste - Toasty oak, licorice, lucious ripe red fruit, spice, full body and mouthfeel, tightly structured tannins, mild acidity, long on the finish. Complex.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 04/08/06 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap Wine Cellars | FAY Estate Napa | 13.8% | $80.00 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Dark crimson Nose - Expressive oak and ripe fruit Taste - Dark berries, oak flavors, full bodied, rich tannins, and crisp acidity. Finesse. | ||||||||||||
| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9.6 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 03/12/06 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Artesa | Napa Valley | 14.5% | $37.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson Nose - Oak, vanilla, cherry Taste - Cherry, light oak, moderate acidity and tannin, firm texture, medium body. Overall good balance. | ||||||||||||
| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - Medium Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 03/11/06 | 2000 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Richard Partridge | Napa Valley | 13% | $49.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson center to red rim Nose - Hardwood, cherry hints Taste - Cherry, crisp fresh acidity, hints of herbs, light bodied
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate + Middle - Average + Finish - Medium Overall - 7.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 03/11/06 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Eponymous | Napa Valley | 14.4% | $59.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Opaque center (purple), w red rim Nose - Rustic oak, ripe red fruit opens after decant Taste - Firm fruit, a hint of chocolate, Rich tannins
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Strong Finish - long Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 11/6/05 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Thorn Clarke | Terra Barossa, Australia | 13.5% | $9.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Deep crimson center with a cherry rim Nose - Ripe red fruit and soft oak Taste - Soft fruit and light oak. Pepper, spice, rich tannins, firm structure, and medium finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Middle - Strong Finish - Medium Overall - 8 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 9/25/05 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Provenance | Rutherford | 14.5% | $39.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Effervescent on pour; Crimson red in color with long tight legs Nose - Ripe plum, oak, and caramel Taste - Fresh fruit, oak, tobacco, and very tannic, with a long finish
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Middle - Long Finish - Strong Overall - 8.3 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 9/2/05 | 2002 | Red Wine | Hendry | Napa Valley | 13.9% | $36.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson, tight legs Nose - Game, rich ripe red fruit Taste - Ripe raspberry, very smooth from front, middle to finish upon opening
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Long Finish - Strong Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 8/30/05 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Hawks Crest | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 13% | $12.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Deep ruby with moderately spaced arches Nose - Plum, white chocolate, touch of oak Taste - Plum, cherry, rich tannins. Juicy and fruity on the front end, but not overwhelming, with a light tannic touch, and a semi long finish.
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate + Middle - Medium Finish - Average + Overall - 7.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 8/11/05 | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Montes Limited Selection | Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile | 14% | $14.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Crimson with long tight legs Nose - Earth, ripe cherries, strawberries, butterscotch, pepper Taste - Lucious ripe red fruits, chocolate bean, cola and spice. Medium texture, firm body, mild tannins
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Long Finish - Average+ Overall - 8.5 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 8/8/05 | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Villa Mt. Eden | Grand Reserve | 13.8% | $14.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Long tight legs, cherry red Nose - Intense Black berry fruits and oak Taste - Perfect blend of oak, black cherry, cola, and vanilla, with a moderately long finish, becoming riper, richer, smoother, and deeper on the palate over time.
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| RATING |
Attack - Intense Middle - Long Finish - Strong Overall - 9 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 7/7/05 | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Robert Mondavi Private Selection | Special Collection | 13.5% | $22.00/Restaurant | |||||||
| NOTES | Sight - Brilliant ruby w/lots of tight arches Nose - Fruity Taste - Fruity and round w/ quick tannin and low acidity
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| RATING |
Attack - Moderate Middle - Medium + Finish - Average Overall - 5.4 | ||||||||||||
| DATE | VINTAGE | VARIETAL | PRODUCER | APPELLATION | Alc. by Vol | PRICE | |||||||
| 6/4/05 | 2002 | Cabernet Franc | Veritas - Vintner's Reserve | Monticello | 12% | $34.99 | |||||||
| NOTES |
Sight - Deep purple center to cherry red edge. Effervescent on the pour Nose - Cherry and ripe raspberry Taste - Tangy cherry offset by a hint of fresh raspberrys. Mild tannins. Medium consistancy | ||||||||||||
| RATING |
Sight - 8.5 Nose - 6.5 Taste - 8.5 Price - 6 Overall - 7.4 I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The flavors were fresh over a 24 hour period after being decanted. I actually started on it the first night, decanted it, and started on it again the next night, and to my surprise it was still effervescent on the pour, juicy in the mouth, and mildly tannic on the tongue. | ||||||||||||