A glorious wine for the price. It melds brash yet generous energy with a stern, sturdy backbone. Simple, precise aromas of blackberry jam, grilled rosemary,
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
Budget Wine Review: William Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2017
Napa Valley Cabernet is almost always over-priced and is often generic despite the hefty price tag. This wine has a generic flavor profile but without
Ageing Report: Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Oakville 2006
I was not overly impressed with this wine when it was released. The dense fruit, obvious oak, and striking acidity were overbearing making the wine
Wine Review: Spoken Barrel Cabernet Sauvignon #42 Columbia Valley 2016
Periodically, I like to dip into the nether world of low-end-of-premium supermarket wine; it is after all where most people go when they want a
Ageing Report: Charles Krug Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006
Charles Krug winery is the oldest in Napa Valley having been founded in 1861 by the Prussian immigrant Charles Krug. The Mondavi family purchased it
Wine Review: Upchurch Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain 2014
Chris Upchurch co-founded DeLille Cellars in 1992, and as Executive Winemaker, has built it into one of the top wineries in Washington State. This wine
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