| Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Tasting Notes
1996 Clos du Val
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Score: 87.0
"Almost too subtle for many to appreciate, this is a superbly balanced Cabernet, all of a piece, with a medium level of intensity throughout. It offers berry fruit augmented by mint and cocoa undercurrents, and soft tannins that make it immediately accessible."
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1997 Beringer Vineyards
Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 87.0
"Inviting nose of ripe blackberry, wet hay and dark chocolate, while on the palate its dry, with substantial though soft tannins that tie up the fruit. You could drink it now with food, but ideally it should be given another 10 to 15 years to develop."
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1997 Nickel & Nickel
Carpenter Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 90.0
"A distinctive Cabernet with full-blown berry and black currant fruit, with layers of spice and vanilla, firm and dry, nicely structured, and long."
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1997 Nickel & Nickel
Rock Cairn Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 90.0
"Another Cabernet from the Oakville area of Napa Valley, this one has a voluptuous cherry nose. Its full-bodied, with refined flavors on the palate of fully integrated oak and cherry fruit, moderate spice and good length."
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1997 Nickel & Nickel
Stelling Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 93.0
"Nickel & Nickels third Oakville Cabernet comes from the vineyard most responsible for Far Nientes fine Cabernets. This is a stellar wine that inspired fellow tasters to pronounce, 'It sings in four part harmony,' and 'its definitely running on all cylinders.' Supple, with deep, complex, cherry-berry and spice flavors that are difficult to describe, but very easy to enjoy."
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1996 Clos du Val
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Score: 91.0
"Full cassis and cherry aroma, rich and fruity on the palate, with integrated tannin, subtle oak and spice that linger for minutes."
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1997 Robert Craig Wine Cellars
Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 93.0
"Nutmeg and vanilla over blackberry on the nose; balanced, dry and spicy on the mid-palate; great depth coupled with subtle oak, toast and spice through the finish. The tannin is soft and fully integrated. A very elegant wine with great potential."
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1997 Kenwood
Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 85.0
"Big, somewhat bitter, soft but tart, tannic on the mid-palate, showing blackberry fruit and an astringent finish."
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1997 Kenwood
Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 90.0
"A dense, concentrated Cabernet with substantial, though subtle tanins. Big and brawny, its built to last for the long haul."
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1998 Hawk Crest
California Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 85.0
"Lush, sweet black currant aroma, juicy and tart on the palate, drying tannin, and a light cigar box finish. Good balance and varietal definition. "
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1998 Clos du Val
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 86.0
"Dense blackberry fruit with toasty undertones; firm, well-integrated tannins, and an herbaceous finish. "
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1996 Silver Oak
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Score: 88.0
"Dense blackberry and black licorice, light nut and toast accaents, firm tannins, slightly bitter finish. Nicely structured, its a wine youll want to put away for 7 to 10 years."
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