Reviews & Ratings

2021 Flanagan Cabernet Sauvignon "Sonoma County"

Winery: Flanagan

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma County"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon & 5% Merlot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $105

Cases produced: 497

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: November 16, 2024

Wine Review: This hazy and dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Flanagan opens with a ripe black cherry and black currant bouquet with hints of cinnamon, coffee, and blackberry. On the palate, this wine is medium plus bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, classy, and fresh. The flavor profile is tasty black cherry and graphite blend with notes of blueberry and black tea. We also detected hints of milk chocolate, black plum, and oak. The finish is dry, and its mild tannins and flavors drift away nicely. The Tasting Panel would pair Cab with filet mignon with sauteed mushrooms. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The nose has beautiful floral notes of orange blossom, black cherry blossom, and rose petals. The palate has ripe red currant and crème de cassis notes that are complimented by darker fruits like black plum. There is a hint of sandalwood on the finish. This wine is more open knit than my 2019 Cabernet and reminds me most of my 2015 vintage Cabernet. Like the 2015, this wine is delicious in its youth but, will age beautifully. We make our Cabernets like Left Bank Bordeaux.

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