1998 Peju Provence Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
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Group Tasting Notes: Nose was earthy and damp with a hint of mint leaves. "It felt like I just fell over in a baseball field." Excellent color in the glass. The palate showed eucalyptus. This was super smooth and has aged gracefully. Only drawback was a small finish.
Avg. Points: 92 - Delicious
2004 Rubicon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($125)
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Group Tasting Notes: The nose showed black cherry, light oak, and hints of chocolate. The color was a deep dark red in the glass. The palate picked up blueberry and a Ghiradelli raspberry and dark chocolate candy. This wine really evolved in the glass and showed multiple layers with some air time. Easily a favorite.
Avg. Points: 91 to 93 - Very Good/Delicious
2006 Rubicon Estate CASK Cabernet Sauvignon ($65)
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Group Tasting Notes: A vanilla nose with hints of cherry. The color was a dark ruby red. On the palate, it was creamy with blackberry, black currant, and a kiss of oak. An easy drinker and delightful.
Avg. Points: 90 to 92 - Very Good
2005 Terraces Cabernet Sauvignon ($48)
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Group Tasting Notes: Nose was minimal with light hints of sugar, tobacco, and dark leaves. In the glass it was a plum red with a light edge at the rim. On the palate it was dry with a milk chocolate taste and hints of cherry. This was definately not a big powerful cali cab.
Avg. Points: 88 - Very Good
2006 Frog's Leap Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ($75)
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Group Tasting Notes: The nose picked up cherry and chocolate and almost a bubblegum aroma. The color was a nice ruby red in the glass. The mouth was dry and tannic with an almost chalky taste. Maybe this was that elusive Rutherford dust?
Avg. Points: 87 - Good
2006 Provenance Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon ($45)
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Group Tasting Notes: Nose showed an earthy aroma with some hints of eucalyptus. The mouth was hot and alcoholic but this simmered with some air time. One member stated simply, "This sucks." With a bit of time it opened to show a mixed bag of citrus, milk chocolate, and beef jerkey. Disjointed.
Avg. Points: 84 - Average
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