I was underwhelmed when I tasted the 2012. I’m still underwhelmed. On the nose the green, vegetal notes are too prominent, a distraction from the
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
Budget Wine: McManis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon California 2014
McManis wines are widely admired for their relative quality at a moderate price. But you do get what you pay for. Ripe blackberry and prominent
Wine Review: Pollak Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Monticello 2014
Virginia has been noted for their white wines, especially Chardonnay, for many years. Reds, however, have been more of a challenge. Humidity and ample rainfall
Budget Wine: Montes Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley Chile 2013
Chile’s 5th largest producer makes some iconic wines at the premium level. This Cab is their entry level, supermarket wine. Ripe red fruit, dense and
Budget Wine: Domaine Bousquet Finca Lalande Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2013
You can’t expect much from a relatively inexpensive wine. But you can expect enough aroma complexity to keep you interested, a pleasant texture, with a
Budget Wine: Beringer Founder’s Estate Cabernet Sauvignon California 2013
Black cherry, straightforward grapey notes, and licorice with raisin undercurrents, this is a ripe, fruity nose, with some gentle, dusty earth notes and slight oak
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