Reviews & Ratings

2009 Murphy Goode Cabernet Sauvignon "Dealer's Choice"

Winery: Murphy Goode

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Dealer's Choice"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alexander Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $26

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: February 10, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet opens with a fragrant boysenberry bouquet with a hint of red currant and faint black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic, juicy and fruit forward. The flavor profile is a ripe red and black currant blend with hints of minerality, cranberry, and cedar plank noted throughout. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are a bit sticky after the wine is gone. This wine would pair well with beef satay. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Like playing poker with friends, the dealer chooses which game to share. In my case, the dealer chooses which wine to share with friends. For the 2009 vintage I chose the Terra a Lago vineyard and the Adam’s Knoll vineyard in the Alexander Valley. I love the play of blackberry and thyme aromas which mix with the black cherry and toasty vanilla notes. This one is full of dense, rich tannins and offers a lasting finish you won't soon forget. Serve it up with a bone-in rib eye rubbed with olive oil and sea salt hot off the grill.

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