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As we completed this month's flyer,
we had not yet had a chance to sample this
wine. Based on the incredible review from Wine
& Spirits Magazine, however, we figured that we just
couldn't go wrong. Even if it turns out that they were
optimistic by four points, this is still a great buy. If their
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Liberty School
Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 . .
. . . 9.99
88/100 - Our score.
The quality of Liberty School Cabernet has always
been above average for the price category, but - bumped
up by the phenomenal 2007 Cabernet vintage
in California – this edition is up a few notches
from the norm. The juicy blackberry
and cassis flavors are smooth as silk. A touch of a jammy quality
makes the fruit-filled finish hang around a
little longer. This is a lovely Cabernet value.
(California)
B.R. Cohn
"Silver Label"
North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 . . . . .
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88/100 - Wine Spectator. "Trim and focused, with spice, dill, cedar,
black cherry and plum flavors. Full-bodied and
elegant, ending with delicate fruit and cedar notes.
Drink now through 2016." (California)
Burgess
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 . . . .
. 21.99
90-91/100 - Our score.
A delicious Cabernet from Napa Valley pioneer Tom
Burgess. Full-bodied, with rich black cherry and black
currant flavors that are nicely complemented by the well integrated
French oak influences and spiciness on the
finish. At the winery this sells for $36. Typical
online retail is $29.99. At our price of $21.99, this
is an absolutely tremendous buy. (California)
Honig
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 . . . .
. 29.99
92/100 - Wine Spectator. "Marked by herb, dill, cedar, sage and
dried currant flavors. Full-bodied and well-
structured, both supple and tight at points, showing
its subtle tannic strength on the finish. Drink now
through 2017." (California)
Mount Eden Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 . . . . . 37.99
93+/100 - Wine Advocate.
93/100 - International Wine Cellar. "($40; 75% cabernet sauvignon,
22% merlot and 3% cabernet franc) Ruby-red color. Cherry preserves,
cassis, pipe tobacco and dried flowers on the nose, with a
sexy note of oak spice emerging with air. Juicy
and gently sweet red and dark berry flavors are
complemented by notes of bitter chocolate
and cherry pit, with a hint of spicy tobacco on the back end. At once
deep and graceful, with strong finishing cut
and a lingering note of bitter cherry. I prefer this
bottling to the excellent 2005 and find it more
accessible as well." (California)
EXPECTED ARRIVAL SEPTEMBER 16
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| Our Scoring Scale 96 -100 - Extraordinary 90 - 95 - Exceptional 85 - 89 - Above Average |
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| 84 and below - | You won't find it at the Wine Discount Center |
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