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Korbin Kameron Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder 2004 – 94 points
100% Cabernet with well integrated aromas of strawberry preserves, dried orange peel, and violets that introduce an ultra-smooth texture on this oh so sexy wine bargain. Rich and complex dark fruit on the palate lingers through the finish with a nice balance of toasted oak and exotic spices. The structure and balance is definitely Cabernet, and the elegance this wine shows is an attribute of this wonderful vineyard site. 94 points
BUY: Korbin Kameron Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder 2004
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Dumas ‘Neighbors Vineyard’ Reserve Cabernet 2006
June 11, 2009 - 7:11 pm
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Everything about this sophisticated wine impresses from the beginning including the dense purple color, the aromas of lavender and creme de cassis, and the ULTRA silky smooth texture. Captivating flavors include a luscious symphony of ripe plums, blackberries, and deep dark chocolate and mocha in the mid-palate. The sensuous finish crescendos with a hint of [...]
Wolf Family ‘Phaedrus’ Cabernet 2006 – 94 Points
May 12, 2009 - 6:13 pm
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This beauty emanates blackberry and cassis aromas, rich dark berry flavors, espresso, cocoa, and a lush, velvety texture. This wine is well suited for immediate enjoyment however given its terroir and balance graceful aging is anticipated for 5 to 8 years. 94 Points The Wine Insiders
St. Helena Ravenous Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
April 28, 2009 - 4:22 pm
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THE WINE INSIDERS TASTING NOTES:
This 2006 Ravenous is a powerful sensation, BIG on fruit, that combines the best characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon with a dollop of Petit Sirah to give it the exotic “X” factor + guarantee age worthy extravagance. Concentrated crème de cassis, licorice, and inky blackberry elicited from the Petite Sirah, mixed with [...]
Wine Label Hall Of Fame: Korbin Kameron
March 30, 2009 - 4:59 pm
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Bay area design firm Office has done a stunning job designing the bottles for upcoming winery, Korbin Kameron. The bottles are screen-printed (similar to Silver Oak’s Napa Valley Cabernet bottling) with a swooping design and a small, rectangular adhesive label floats near the bottom with details about the wine.
Chateau Boswell Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve 2006 – 95 points
March 26, 2009 - 5:18 pm
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A blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with the balance Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot, this wine has aromas of cassis, new leather and mocha. Dense, creamy-sweet and juicy, with excellent concentration to its luscious flavors of dark berries and semi-sweet chocolate. This grand creation features ultra luscious fruit flavors deftly melded together with plush tannins that [...]
Jericho Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006
March 23, 2009 - 5:07 pm
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Big and rich, with thick layers of espresso, chocolate, dark berries, tobacco, cedar box, currants, truffle and gorgeous minerality this wine way over-delivers on value. Voluptuous tannins and a 30+ second finish round out a fantastic Napa Cabernet. HIGHLY recommend!
BUY: Jericho Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006
Orin Swift Papillon Cabernet 2006 – 94+ points
March 11, 2009 - 7:07 pm
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THE WINE INSIDERS “94+” Rating: “We just sampled this exciting new release, even more luscious than the last vintage, and proclaim it to be a true thriller for tonight or anytime over the next 5 years. Rich and savory, this Cabernet blend (65% CS, 27% Merlot, 2% Cab Franc, 4% Petite Verdot, and 2% Malbec) [...]
The Academy Awards Of Wine
February 25, 2009 - 6:13 pm
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The closest thing the wine world in Napa has to the film world’s Academy Awards in Hollywood is called “Premiere Napa Valley.” Ironically, both events occur on the same weekend with “Premiere Napa” this past Saturday and then the Academy awards of course on Sunday. The analogy isn’t perfect since one event is strictly an [...]
Shelter Cabernet.
February 24, 2009 - 7:51 pm
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The holy grail for many Cabernet collectors might be something like finding a Cult Cabernet at less than 1/2 the auction price. While that is unlikely to happen given the demand for those wines, we have discovered a new wine – Shelter “The Butcher” 2005 Cabernet – that makes us feel like we have found [...]
Comparing Pahlmeyer’s Cabernet Blends – Old And New.
February 17, 2009 - 8:32 pm
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On Valentines night, my wife and I popped a cork of the 2002 Pahlmeyer. I’m thrilled to report that this wine was truly stunning, fulfilling my highest expectations for a “perfectly aged” Napa Cabernet. It’s no secret that the concept of “drinks well now but ages well” is considered the ‘Holy Grail’ in Napa (+ [...]