I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Clos Robert Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (about $14)
About the Wine: 2007 was the best year in the last decade and maybe ever for California Cabernet. 2008 was a very good year, especially for those who prefer a dryer, steak wine style cab, but '08 will also be compared to '07 and will thus always been under appreciated. This is great news for someone looking for a good value.
About THIS Wine: It is red in the glass with no distinct rim. Cherry, caramel, smoke, and oak make up a pleasantly complex nose. The palate delivers a lot of jammy cherry with a dry finish. I did not get the complexity in the palate that I found on the nose.
Drinking This Wine: Definitely a steak wine. This one is a good representation of its vintage.
Overall Impression: I have had better for the same price but I have also had worse. This wine is reasonable for the price.
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