Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark, deep mahogany-wine color; blackberry, black cherry, some black currant on the nose; blackberry, tart cherry, black currant, spice on the palate.
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Tom Gore Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Dark red color with faint translucence; cherry candy, red current, mocha on the nose; vivid red cherry initial attack, chocolate and assertive sweet, juicy red fruits, plum, bit of blackberry on the palate.
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William Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark red color; plum, earth, blackberry, dark fruits on the nose; cherry, blackberry, plum, oak on the palate.
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Mirassou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Dark ruby-purple color; blackberry jam, some vanilla, oak and brown spice on the palate; big fruit-forward blackberry, red cherry, ripe plum, hints of black currant with mild tang, cola, oak, mocha on the palate. Continue reading “Mirassou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014”

Michael Mondavi Family Animo Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2012

Inky black color; dark fruits, plum, olives, herbs on the solid, generous nose; black fruits, plum, black cherry, blueberry on the palate.
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Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Dark burgundy color; dark cherry, dark fruits, spice on the nose; black cherry, blackberry, graphite, herb on the palate. Continue reading “Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013”

Cab-merlot

Cab or merlot—vino version of “Ginger or Mary Ann?”

Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are America’s most popular red wines. Each has its own set of characteristics. Differences not only fuel debate about which is best, differences complement each other—which is why Bordeaux blends (usually with help from other grapes, especially cabernet franc) rank among the world’s greatest wines. Continue reading “Cab-merlot”