Reviews & Ratings

2007 Pina Cabernet Sauvignon "Buckeye Vineyard"

Winery: Pina

Vintage: 2007

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: $85

Cases produced: 840

KWG Score: 93.6 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: May 12, 2010

Wine Review: This may be the best Pina wine we have tried to date. It was the clear winner in our mini-blind tasting. It is very dark purple colored and opens with an attractive red currant and red cherry bouquet with just a touch of earthiness in the background. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very nicely balanced, and ultra smooth. The flavor profile is a delicious mild blackberry and black currant with a hint of chocolate. The finish is dry and its dusty tannins pleasantly drift along. This is a wine to Wow them with. Serve it with filet mignon. Cheers - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Buckeye Cabernet has notes of blueberry, espresso bean, forest floor and wet stones. The toasty oak lends a sweetness to the palate and solid yet fine grained tannins linger on the finish.

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