Reviews & Ratings

2008 Shannon Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon "Home Ranch"

Winery: Shannon Ridge Vineyards

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Home Ranch"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon & 7% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: High Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 337

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: January 6, 2012

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark garnet colored Cabernet is one of the better mid-tier Cab’s that I have covered from the 2008 vintage. It opens with a mild oak and black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, smooth, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is ripe blackberry with notes of pomegranate, oak and a touch of vanilla, and black cherry. The finish is dry and its dusty tannins are rather sticky and linger for quite some time after the wine is gone. This wine has lots of flavor, yet needs some fat in the near term. I would serve this very good Cabernet with barbecue grilled Angus steak tips in the near term. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: Deep Garnet Aroma: Ripe Cherry, Vanilla, Cassis Flavor: Blackberry, Cherry, Toasty oak Texture: Bold, Rich, well balanced, long elegant finish

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