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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a tasty one from Mount Veeder.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Gentle nose with black and red fruits, light oak, herbs, tobacco leaf, light vanilla, licorice and black pepper.

Medium plus in body, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, black cherries, light oak, dark chocolates, peppercorn, coffee and light cola.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley.

Elegant, soft and smooth. Not 'in your face' kind of wine, which is nice to see out of Napa.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 3 hours of airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Will be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolved.

Good by itself as a sipping wine and good with food. I paired it with a Ribeye steak.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot. Aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 30 months. A tiny production of only 4 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 7 days ago

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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ink color with a short purple rim and a beautiful nose.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity.

Dry and very fruity on the palate, with nice complexity.

Showing blueberries, plums, cooked cherries, cola, raisins, figs, chocolates, dark coffee, cedar, vanilla, licorice, eucalyptus and peppercorn.

This 10 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking so beautifully now. Rich and extracted, with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward and engaging.

Needs an hour to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Advocate 98 points.

Complex and good by itself. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak. A gorgeous wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$260. — 2 months ago

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9.3

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Earthier on the nose with wet leaves and forest floor notes. Really enjoyed the nose and kept smelling on it.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing black fruits with tobacco, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, eucalyptus, chocolates, herbs, cocoa, earth and peppercorn.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing lots of eucalyptus and licorice notes. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after an hour of airtime. Gets spicier as it opens up.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2015 vintage is gorgeous now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$180. — 4 months ago

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9.2

Foyt Family Wines Elevation Series Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Beautiful nose with lots of black fruits and cedar notes.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, cola, light vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is starting to drink nicely now, although still young.

Rich and fruit forward, but not as much as I expected it to be. Nicely balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were grown at 1,200 feet of elevation. Aged for 20 months in (35% new) French Oak barrels. A tiny production of less than 700 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points. — 5 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/ brick rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity, and a nice and interesting nose.

Showing cherries, blackberries, black currants, spices, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black coffee, peppercorn and licorice.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State. Spicy and tangy. Rich and expressive.

This 4 year old is showing nice complexity already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Soft and elegant with good balance.

Good right out of the bottle and a good sipping wine. Will pair nicely with food too.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 25 months in used French oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$38. — a month ago

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9.2

Kukeri Wines Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark inky in color with a short purplish rim.

Light nose with blue and black fruits, oak, herbs, dark chocolates and coffee.

Full-bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, black cherries, cedar, licorice, light cola, coffee, peppercorn, dark chocolates, earth and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink nicely, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Fruit forward and elegant. Chewy and opulent.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Rich and complex, but easy drinking, and a good quality wine. Spicy and tangy.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (40% new) American and French oak barrels for 15 months. A tiny production of only 3 barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 2 months ago

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9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose and full bodied with medium acidity.

Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, chocolates, coffee, herbs, spices, earth, light vanilla, black pepper and eucalyptus.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This is a wonderful Napa Cabernet. Rich and elegant with a soft mouthfeel. Fruit forward with nice complexity.

Drinking beautifully now as a 14 year old. Not too much in your face kind of wine, which is very nice to see out of Napa. Just a pleasure.

At its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A gorgeous wine to share with good friends.

Good right out of the bottle, easy drinking and good by itself. Will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 5 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with long fat legs.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing blueberries, black cherries, black plums, cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, espresso, cola, light herbs, spices and light black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is very tasty now. Spicy and rich, yet elegant.

Showing nice complexity at this point. Soft and smooth. Tangy, with lots of coffee and chocolate notes.

Not too bold, and easy drinking right out of the bottle. After an hour in the glass, tannins show up, only to enhance the experience.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had it with a Charcuterie board, but will also pair very nicely with a nice piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes where aged for 16 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$38 (current vintage). — a month ago

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9.5

Clark Claudon Vineyards Eternity Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark purple in color, almost Inky, with a short reddish rim.

Full bodied, elegant and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, herbs, peppercorn, chocolates, light earth and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Nicely balanced and fruit forward. Rich, opulent and spicy.

Loved the palate more than the nose, and this doesn't happen too often for me.

This 9 year old is showing nice complexity and mouthfeel. A fabulous wine.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too.

Robert Parker 93 points.

A great wine to have all by itself. Will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$160. — 4 months ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Ruby in color with a short reddish/purple rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, figs, dried fruits, raisins, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, licorice, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford. Big, bold and elegant. Showing a soft mouthfeel with nice complexity.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

This Single Vineyard is still very young and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. Very tasty. A gorgeous wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 5 months ago