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Friday, October 19, 2012

Cartlidge & Browne Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2010 (about $14)






About the Wine:  The number of growing regions within California can get pretty dizzying, especially since established regions like Napa often have subregions that help a wine drinker pin down the terroir that most agrees with their palate.  North Coast is a very vague designation, which means that both bargains and dogs come from there.

About THIS Wine:  A violet rim surrounds a dark purple center.  Jammy pomegranate defines the nose.  That flavor delivers on the front palate but quickly gives way to a lot of green pepper.  The green pepper lingers in a finish that is more acidic than I would normally expect from a Cab, or any red for that matter.

Drinking This Wine:  It is too acid and the flavor too unpleasant for a sipping wine.  It could work with lamb or sirloin steak.

Overall Impression:  I have had ten dollar Cabs that were significantly better.  This one is badly overpriced.

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