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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, light cedar, licorice, vanilla, milk chocolates, spices, light cola and fresh peppercorn.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, light cedar, herbs, spices, chocolates, cinnamon, tobacco, light vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and entertaining.

Spicy and easy drinking right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex and interesting.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

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

A great sipping wine, and good for parties too.

A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$68. — 7 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, black plums, light vegetables, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley, on the Oregon side. Elegant and smooth, with a nice mouthfeel.

Rich, but not extracted. Spicy and entertaining. Balanced and complex.

Robert Parker 94 points. Wine Enthusiast 94 points.

This 6 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

A nice sipping wine, that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (48% new) French oak barrels for 21 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — a month ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Pretty nose with wild flowers, black fruits, light cedar, earth, Indian spices, dark coffee, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

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

Long finish with grippy tannins and tangy cherries.

This delicious Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Margaux is still so young, but drinking beautifully already. Rich and soft. Complex and interesting.

Showing good structure with a spicy nose. Needed a long time to open up properly.

This 2nd Growth Margaux is Complex and nicely balanced. Ripe and delicious now, but in your face kind of wine.

I had the 2018 not too long ago, and it was drinking better. Needs a few years to relax in the bottle. Would be nice to revisit it in 7 years, and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years.

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

A blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and a touch of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Aged in (60% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$90. — 2 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose with flower notes and chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blueberries, blackberries, tobacco, chocolates, light oak, spices and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and cherries.

This 11 year old Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Walla Walla Valley is drinking beautifully now. Complex and fruit forward. Elegant and rich. Spicy and entertaining.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Wine Spectator 91 points.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 14 days ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, chocolates, black pepper, herbs and light spices.

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

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, black pepper, light earth, herbs and black tea.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain in Washington State. Rich and engaging. Elegant and complex.

Needs time to open up properly, so be patient. Fruit forward and spicy.

Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.

Nicely balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 3,500 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200. — a month ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, herbs, chocolates and spices.

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

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

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This gorgeous 6 year old Cabernet Sauvignon blend from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Fruit forward and elegant. Nicely balanced and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Another delicious wine from the hands of Philippe Melka. Complex and rich.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Paired very nicely with my cheese plate.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$150. — 2 months ago

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9.3

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. A very pretty color.

Very aromatic nose right out of the bottle with black fruits, tobacco, vanilla, licorice, light cedar, spices and chocolate notes.

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

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

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain is drinking gorgeously now. Rich and elegant. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

I had this vintage 3 years ago, and it is drinking even better now. Drinking almost at its peak, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Wine Spectator 92 points. Robert Parker 93 points.

Spicy and fruit forward. Tangy, interesting and very entertaining.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$130. — 3 months ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of sweet cherries, currants, blueberries, light cedar, earth, herbs, milk chocolates, tobacco leaf and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa valley. Elegant and easy drinking. Fruit forward and complex.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

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 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (30% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 21 days ago

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9.2

Meadowcroft Wines Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Napa Valley, California

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of red and black fruits with cedar, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, herbs, black pepper, light earth and mediterranean spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, cedar, blueberries, coffee, spices, chocolates, peppercorn, eucalyptus, light earth and herbs.

Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and pomegranate syrup.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from stags Leap District. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Elegant and interesting. Rich and fruit forward. complex and inviting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. I gave it 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly.

Although very young, it is already showing a really complex nose, which is nice to see. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.

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

A tiny production of only 2,000 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70. — a month ago

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9.1

Elk Haven Winery Father to Four Zeron Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Red Mountain, Washington State

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Pretty color of ruby with a wide reddish rim.

Nose of sweet raspberries, cherries, red currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, light charcoal, herbs, spices, dark chocolates and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

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

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Mountain in Washington State. Fruit forward and soft, with a big bite and an elegant nose. Powerful, complex and interesting.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet is Still young, but already enjoyable, even by itself.

Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 2 years. First vintage from the vineyard. A small production of only 2 barrels.

14.3% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100. — 2 months ago