Educated Guess Napa County Cabernet Sauvignon

Founded in 2005 by Mark Albrecht with promise of producing Napa wines at affordable prices, compete with $50+ wines. Had this with blind tasting of $40-$60 wines. Blend of 86% Cab Sauv, 7% a Petit Verdot & rest Merlot & Cab Franc. Dark Ruby with aromas of youthful berry fruit & pepper spice. Palate blackberry & plum with some cacao wrapped in dusty tannins. Medium+ finish ending with some toasty oak & mineral notes. An Educated Guess if this wine will age well & really compete with $50+! I don’t see it!

Founded in 2005 by wine veteran Mark Albrecht with the promise of producing Napa wines at affordable prices to compete with $50+ competitors. Had this with a blind tasting with $40-$60 wines. Blend of 86% Cab Sauv, 7% a Petit Verdot & rest Merlot & Cab Franc. Dark Ruby with aromas of youthful berry fruit and pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and plum with some cacao wrapped in dusty tannins. Medium+ finish ending with some toasty oak & mineral notes. It’s an Educated Guess if this wine will age well and really compete with $50+ boys!! I don’t see it!

This was muscular enough to stand up to all the flavors of a spicy fajita meal, while still showing fruit and finesse. It doesn’t punch you in the face, but purrs, with an elegant mouthfeel and a finish that celebrates the spices of the meal.

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Good for a red wine

A little flat but drinkable

Dry, slightly jammy, fruit forward, full bodied, medium tannins. Notes of blackberries, chocolate covered cherries, vanilla and spice finish.

Big bold Cabernet. Deep purple in color. Great nose. Leather and oak combined with black cherry and cassis. Fabulous for the money. Love this wine!

Very tasty cabernet, noce tannins, great flavor. Realky enjoying this one.

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