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International Wine Cellar
Author: Stephen Tanzer
Issue: Issue 162
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(includes some merlot, petit verdot, cabernet franc and malbec): Good full ruby-red. Crystallized black cherry, coffee, mocha and loam on the nose, lifted by spices. Broad, smooth and tight-grained, with lovely intensity and lift to the flavors of black fruits, licorice and dark chocolate. Finishes with dusty tannins and a firm spine of acidity.
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Wine Advocate
Author: Antonio Galloni
Issue: 198
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Affinity bursts from the glass with an exciting array of dark red berries, flowers, licorice and sweet spices. Floral notes reappear on the finish, adding brightness and lift. This gorgeous, mid-weight Cabernet Sauvignon should continue to drink beautifully for at least a handful of years. In 2009 the blend is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot, 2% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc
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Wine Spectator
Author: James Laube
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Tight, with a gritty edge to the tannins. Offers refined flavors of intense dark berry, spice, herb and cedar. 6,000 cases made.
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purely domestic wine report
Author: Doug Wilder
Issue: 1
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A nose of pure, deep and intense black currant with hints of grilled meats and violets. The palate is full and ripe with crumbled violet, currant and spice, rolled up with some pretty stiff tannins, camphor and bittersweet chocolate.
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