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9.5

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, peppercorn, pencil lead, dark coffee and light herbs.

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

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, herbs, chocolates, tobacco leaf, light earth, Indian spices, dark coffee and light pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, cherries and spices.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is already drinking beautifully. Such a great surprise.

Well balanced with great complexity. Soft, with a smooth mouthfeel.

This 6 year old Cabernet is elegant and robust at the same time.
Rich and extracted. Powerful, yet restrained. Loved the nose here.

Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 4 hours of airtime.

I had the 2013 vintage 3 years ago, but it wasn't as good as this one. Might have been that specific bottle.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Such a great experience to drink it with the wine maker.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

15.1% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$400. — 7 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short purple rim.

Beautiful nose of blueberries, black currants, cooked cherries, light oak, vegetables, licorice, earth, chocolates, Indian spices and peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, currants, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, coffee, light tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Bordeaux. Showing a nice mouthfeel. Fresh, complex and rich.

This second growth wine is still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 to 20 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 7 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

Well balanced, and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good food wine too.

A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Merlot. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$215. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose with black fruits, wood, earth, spices, tobacco, vegetables, coffee, herbs and chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice, coffee, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth and black tea.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Israel. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and elegant.

Complex and well structured with good balance. Feels like a very rich Left Bank Bordeaux.

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

This 4 year old Cabernet is still young but already Complex, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

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

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 3% Syrah and 2% Petite Sirah.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black plums, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cherries and red chili pepper.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Rich, but not extracted.

Fruit forward with lots of earth and chocolate notes. Feels like a New World Cabernet, with a touch of Bordeaux.

This 5 year old Cabernet is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Nicely balanced and elegant, with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and interesting.

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

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

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 26 months. A tiny production of only 1,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 14 days ago

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9.1

Chateau Ferrand Cab Ferrand Pomerol 2022, Bordeaux

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a very unique wine, for Pomerol.

Purple in color with a wide purple rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with chocolate notes.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.

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

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Pomerol. Soft and elegant. Balanced and complex.

Still young, but already enjoyable even by itself. Spicy and rich. Fruit forward and elegant with good structure.

Interesting stuff from the Right Bank of Bordeaux.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged for 15 months in (75% new) French Oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35. — a month ago

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9.2

Grand Napa Vineyards Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spice, earth, licorice, chocolates, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and elegant.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, plums, tobacco, cedar, leather, chocolates, licorice, herbs, light green vegetables, earth and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is starting to drink very nicely. Elegant and fruit forward.

Tangy and interesting with lots of earth notes to compliment the black fruits.

Nicely balanced and already complex. Rich, but not in your face kind of Napa Cabernet.

Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged for 20 months in (65% new) French Oak barrels.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$135. — 3 months ago

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9.2

It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish, cloudy rim.

Red fruits on the nose with light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth and light chocolates notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, herbs, light vegetables, earth, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint Estephe is starting to drink beautifully now, but still feels young.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine in 10 years.

Rich, but not extracted. Soft and elegant. Fruity and complex. Nicely balanced and interesting.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with food too.

A blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in all New French oak barrels for 20 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$180. — a month ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Light nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex, with a very soft mouthfeel.

Showing currants, light wood, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This delicious 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux is starting to drink nicely now. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

Showing more earth notes than the 2016 vintage, and a little reserved right now.

This 3rd Growth Cabernet is a good sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot. Aged in (60% new) French oak barrels for 14 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — a month ago

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9.2

Since I'm in Bordeaux, my #FridayCabernetfix needs to be from here.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of blueberries, black plums, currants, cedar, chocolates, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, dark chocolates, herbs, black tea and black pepper.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and light vegetables.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Saint Julien. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

This Second Growth Bordeaux is starting to show age on the nose, but the palate is still fresh tasting. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Shows good structure with nice tannins. Expressive, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged in (80% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$120. — 2 months ago

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9.4

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

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

Fruity nose with blackberries, black plums, dried figs, cedar, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, chocolates, spices, herbs, light eucalyptus, light earth, black tea and black pepper.

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

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, licorice, light herbs, spices, light earth, chocolates, tobacco, peppercorn, coffee and cola.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa valley. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and complex. Well balanced and elegant.

An iconic wine that still needs more time in the bottle to mature properly. Although it is 9 years old, it still feels very young. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. This Single Vineyard is showing great potential.

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

Wine Advocate 98 points. Wine Spectator 96 points.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$750. — 3 months ago