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90+ Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon "Lot 53" (Mendoza) 2018

 


Lovely black cherry hue with aromas of dark berry, with a very subtle flash of fresh ripe dark grapes, Chinese Five Spice.  

Palate--Delicious, fresh dark berries, savory spice with loads of subtle flavors that again, need to open up.  Thus far out of the gate I am impressed! 

This comes in around the $12 price point but can be found for a couple bucks cheaper.  It is definitely a player and a value Cab that doesn't taste "manufactured." The vast majority of wines at this price point made in the USA tend to be a bit offensive in that they sport the Cabernet label but it just doesn't taste like anything other than a "popular wine product." 

Now does this taste like classic Cabernet Napa/Sonoma style?  NO!  Does it taste like Cabernet Washington state style?  NO.  It tastes like Cabernet that has been made carefully and with some finesse. It will get better over the next 3 years and will hold for another 3 or more.  Raise a glass!

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