Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: Ruby in color, this cabernet sauvignon has a nose of restrained red fruit including red plum and some violet.[Read more]
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Berghold Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2011 – Blackberry & White Pepper
Berghold Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah 2011, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A nice red blend. This ruby-colored cabernet sauvignon (85%) and syrah (15%) blend has a nose of blackberry and white pepper.[Read more]
Onus, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Fruit Inclined without Being Fruit Forward
Onus, Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A fruit-inclined without being overly-fruit-forward cabernet sauvignon that shows some of the complexity of the grape.[Read more]
La Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – An Airline Red with Faint Nyquil Cough Syrup Aromas
La Baume, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Vin de France, France
Tasting Note: You don’t expect world-class cabernet for $7 on a plane, but certainly you certainly have a right to expect more than this.[Read more]
Carinae Octans Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – A Decent Malbec Blend
Carinae, Octans Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: An aromatic red with baking spice – more clove than cinnamon.[Read more]
Ruca Malen Kinien Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Concentrated Black Fruit
Ruca Malen, Kinien Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Vista Flores, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This ruby-colored cabernet sauvignon has a nose of green bell pepper, red plum and red cherry.[Read more]
Dos Puentes Estate Blend 2013 – An Enjoyable Malbec Blend
Dos Puentes, Estate Blend 2013, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Note: This wine is another supporting pillar and proof point of the larger malbec-blend story that will be part of Argentina’s successful wine future.[Read more]
Michael David Winery Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Well-Integrated Tannin
Michael David Winery, Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A hot climate cabernet sauvignon that shows balance at 15% alcohol.[Read more]
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards Midnight Reserve 2012 – Shows Potential of Petit Verdot-Backed, Lodi, Red Blends
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Midnight Reserve 2012, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A predominately petit-verdot-backed Bordeaux or meritage that would be an interesting product offering for the larger Lodi region to experiment with and potentially embrace as this wine shows the blend’s promise.[Read more]
Michael David Winery Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Blackberry Fruit & Fine-Grained Cedar
Michael David Winery, Rapture Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Lodi, California
Tasting Note: A soft, fruit-forward cabernet with some mid-palate complexity.[Read more]
