Cabernet Sauvignon

Feb 142012
 
2009 Lander-Jenkins Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Spirit Hawk, CA, $15 (S) – Rating 88

One heck of a good value for an every day approachable Cabernet sipper. Very fruit forward, flavors of juicy blackberry and ripe plum with a touch of spice and very soft tannins. Pop it with a steak and your friends will be happy.

Dec 282011
 
2007 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, $75 (S) – Rating 95

A very expressive Cabernet that needs at least 2 hours to fully open. Patience will be rewarded with rich fleshy fruit and flavors of dark cherry, blackberries, dark fruit, ripe plum, spice with espresso and cocoa on the finish. Well-integrated, yet sturdy, tannins add to the complexity.

Dec 282011
 
2007 Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Red Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County, CA, $65 (S) – Rating 91

Hawk and Horse has created one of the better Lake County Cabernets. Full-bodied with bold black cherry and blackberry flavors accentuated with notes of cocoa, toasty oak and dark spices. Well integrated and supple tannins add to the complexity and depth. Both Demeter Biodynamic and CCOF Organic certified.

Dec 272011
 
2008 Sullivan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon , Estate Bottled, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA, $56 (S) – Rating 91

A striking example of Napa – Rutherford Cabernet. Be patient and decant for at least an hour. You’ll be rewarded with a powerful yet balanced Cabernet with flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, plum, cocoa, spice box and just a hint of the famous Rutherford dust. Well integrated tannins complete this beauty from Sullivan Vineyards.

Dec 022011
 
2010 Mollydooker Gigglepot Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, $49 (S) – Rating 92

Hard to believe a 2010 Cabernet is this drinkable and approachable this early. Mollydooker’s Gigglepot is sure to put a smile on your face. Super lush and rich with deep flavors of blackberry, black fruit, black cherry, rich leather and toasty oak vanilla enhanced by supple tannins and a spicy backbone make this a wine to remember and savor. With all Mollydooker Wines to do the Mollydooker Shake to bring out the full flavor profile.