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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a beautiful one from Napa Valley.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, blackberries, raisins, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, cola, aluminum, mediterranean spices and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, chocolates, light herbs, peppercorn and light black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District in Napa Valley. Elegant and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Needed 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very approachable.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 23 months in French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$95. — 16 hours ago

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8.6

Purple in color with a short purplish rim.

Strong nose of black and red fruits with light wood, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco and light spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, black cherries, tobacco, light wood, spices, coffee and peppercorn.

Short finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Soft and elegant.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

86 points.

$20. — 3 days ago

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8.8

Aesthetic Wines California Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, California

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cherries, spices, light oak and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cooked cherries, black currants, light wood, spices, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Showing mild complexity, fruit forward and spicy.

Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$40. — 5 days ago

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8.3

Yellow in color with a golden hue.

Oaky nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Dry on the palate and simple.

Showing citrus, fake oak, ripe yellow apples, vanilla and light spices.

Spicy and short finish with bitter herbs.

Easy drinking and needs to be very cold.

A little bitter and unbalanced with too much oak.

Was probably better a year or two ago.

Not for me.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

83 points. — 5 days ago

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9.0

Starfield Vineyards Mourvèdre 2023, El Dorado, California

Reddish in color with medium intensity, and a wide reddish rim.

Nice nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, herbs, light earth, wild flowers, spices and light black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with red plums, cooked cherries, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, light tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

This unique red wine from California is drinking nicely now. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Spicy and entertaining.

Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Fresh, and easy drinking.

Good tight out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 99% Mourvèdre with a touch of Roussanne. Aged for 18 months in (23% new) French oak barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$42. — 20 hours ago

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9.0

The Vice Wines Year of the Horse Batch #188 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Napa Valley, California

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Fruity nose with sweet cherries, blueberries, light oak, milk chocolates and light black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, currants, black plums, fresh cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates and tobacco.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is elegant and complex. Tangy with a touch of spice, and not your typical Napa Cabernet.

Good right out of the bottle, and already drinking nicely. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Fruit forward and good by itself or with food. I paired it with a Lamb Shank dish.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French and American Oak barrels for 16 months. Unfiltered.

13.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$88. — 3 days ago

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9.1

Purple in color with a purplish rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, currants, plums, chocolates, light wood, herbs, spices and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very tasty and easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet is still very young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$65. — 5 days ago

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9.1

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Still very fresh on the nose with red and black fruits, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, black cherries, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth, chocolates and peppercorn.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is very tasty Merlot from Pomerol. Rich and engaging. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining.

This 9 year old Merlot feels much younger, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in (30% new) French oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50. — 2 days ago

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8.7

Purple in color with a short purple rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward.

Showing red and black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco and chocolates.

Medium finish with round tannins and cherries.

A nice and easy drinking Cabernet Sauvignon from California. Simple, but shows good structure.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$12. — 2 days ago

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9.7

#AgedWineTuesday

Celebrating 25,000 followers on Vivino, with this fabulous sweet wine from Bordeaux.

Dark gold in color.

Full bodied and smooth with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with great complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing lemons, red and yellow apples, tropical fruits, spices, caramel, honey, peaches, lemons, citrus, turmeric and honeysuckle.

Long engaging finish.

This 17 year old Sauternes is drinking exceptionally now, although it will continue to age nicely in the next 30 to 50 years. A delicious dessert wine from a great vintage.

Rich and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with enough acidity to balance the high sugars. Showing a wonderful nose that I kept smelling on for a long time.

Already showing great complexity, sweet and expressive. Opulent with great elegance.

Wine Spectator 98 points. Wine Advocate 100 points.

I've had many different vintages of this wine, and it is always very impressive.

Good by itself as a dessert wine, or with food. I paired it with blue cheese.

A blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 30 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

97 points.

$700. — 4 days ago