Reviews & Ratings

2005 Vine Cliff Cabernet Sauvignon "Private Stock 16 Rows"

Winery: Vine Cliff

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Private Stock 16 Rows"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon & 6% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Oakville

State or country: CA

Price: $150

Cases produced: 317

KWG Score: 91.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: November 10, 2009

Wine Review: On my visit to Vine Cliff this summer, this wine was my favorite from their lineup. This very dark purple offering opens with a ripe black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, very well balanced, smooth, and elegant. The flavor profile is a mild black cherry and blackberry blend. There are notes of black licorice as well. The finish is dry and its managed tannins drift away nicely. Enjoy this fine wine with filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Aroma: Concentrated and spicy, with intense layering of black fruit, blackberry and cassis, topped with touches of vanilla, toast, and dried herbs. On the palate: Powerful and ripe with currant, blackberry and cassis flavors. Rich and mouth-filling, with great presence; supple tannins lead into a long, lingering finish. The perfect cabernet to serve with candlelight.

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