Cabernet Sauvignon

Oct 142012
 
2009 Kunde Family Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley, CA, $45 (S) – Rating 90

Expressive aromas of cheery pie and rich smoke are enticing. The palate offers up flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and plum with hints of cedar, espresso and caramel. Give it a bit of time in the decanter to open up and fully appreciate the balanced tannins and acidity. Buy This Wine

Oct 012012
 
2008 Nickel & Nickel C. C. Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rutherford, CA, $95 (S) – Rating 92

Opens with a robust nose of blueberry and plum. The full mouth-feel in this 100% Cabernet is accentuated with flavors of dark cherry and dark berry fruit with complex notes of espresso, chocolate and toasty oak. Definite hints of typical Rutherford earthiness combined with well-integrated tannins add character in the long finish. Buy This Wine

Sep 252012
 
2007 Patland Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Stagecoach Vineyard,  Napa Valley, CA, $80 (S) – Rating 93

A rather expressive nose of dark berry fruit, dark cherry and spice. This full-bodied wine has matured into a well-integrated art.  Flavors on the palate are rich with notes of cherry, dark plum with hints of ripe raspberry and tobacco box. Beautifully supple tannins and balanced acidity add to the complexity. Buy This Wine

Sep 172012
 
2006 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Bottled, Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, CA,  $45 (S) – Rating 92

Certainly one of the better Napa Cabernets under $50. The wine opens with a rich textured nose of cherry and ripe plum with notes of cedar and leather. A round mouth-feel offering up flavors of cherry, dark fruit, cocoa and plenty of dark spice. Nice Cabernet complexity enhanced by balanced acidity and supple tannins. Decant 30-60 minutes. Buy This Wine

Sep 042012
 
2007 Chatom Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Calaveras County, CA, $26 (S) – Rating 90

A fun and well-priced Cabernet. Opens with a very spicy nose of cherry, oak and leather. Fairly fruit forward offering flavors of cherry, raspberry, baking spice, oaky vanilla and subtle hints of intriguing smokiness with soft tannins. Buy This Wine