2005 Whalebone Vineyard, Cabernet sauvignon, Paso Robles.
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Medium depth ruby-garnet colored with a magenta rim, this wine has very good clarity. Medium intensity black currant aromas and light intensity dark roast coffee are accented by notes of cedar, dried earth and gravel dust. In the mouth, light intensity black currant and coffee precede notes of sweet wood. Medium bodied, this wine has a sleek, satiny texture, good acidity and demure, supple tannins. The finish is long, with less defined flavors ranging between black currant and cherry, and ends slightly astringent. |
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Production Detail: Composed of 93% Whalebone Cabernet sauvignon and 7% Laura's Vineyard Petit Syrah. This wine was aged for 22 months in mixed cooperage. 13.5% Alcohol $33.00 Retail (from winery); 365cases produced |
BOTTOM LINE: Good, with appealing characteristics. Recommended. |
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Showing very good varietal typicity this wine becomes a little less focused with time. Quite the antithesis to to gobby, over-oaked cabernet, it has as much aromatic appeal as it does food compatibility. There is a light dustiness which gives it a pleasant, but not rustic, textural character. While you may choose to just sit and smell it over and over, it will do very nicely with lightly seasoned grilled red meats, pizza or a Double-Double (any style). It is very approachable and fruit-forward now, but also has some potential to evolve and mature a bit over then next five to seven years. |
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Color |
5 points |
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Nose |
4 points |
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Palate |
3 points |
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Finish |
3 points |
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Tannins/Minerality |
5 points |
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Acidity |
5 points |
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Alcohol |
5 points |
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Aging potential |
2 points |
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Overall quality |
8 points |
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Cumulative Score: 90 Points
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