Reviews & Ratings

2005 Pina Cabernet Sauvignon "Buckeye Vineyard"

Winery: Pina

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Buckeye Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Howell Mountain

State or country: CA

Price: $78

Cases produced: 762

KWG Score: 92 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: May 22, 2008

Wine Review: Piña was a new winery to me this year. What a first impression they made. This very dark garnet wine is almost black. This wine opens with a big and fragrant blackberry bouquet with serious notes of spice and menthol. On the palate, this full bodied wine is really smooth, well rounded, with decadent dark chocolate cake flavors, with blackberry liqueur drizzle throughout with notes of black licorice. The finish is very dry and has big tannins that stay with you for a real long time. This wine is quite rich and would pair nicely with beef stew, very sharp cheese, or even chocolate. Enjoy this gem, I did. Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine has a ruby purple color. The nose is full of mineral, earth, currant and black olive. Hints of black fruits linger on the nose. This powerful yet elegant wine is very balanced and is drinkable now, but will age gracefully.

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