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2001 Bernardus Marinus
| Vineyard: | Bernardus |
| Price: | $30.49- $52.99 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red Wine |
| Region: | United States > California |
| Other Vintages: | 2004 2002 2000 1999 |
| Drink By | 2012 |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Blend: 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15.5% Merlot, .25% Cabernet Franc, .25% Petit Verdot
Bernardus uses the traditional Bordelais method of destemming prior to fermentation and pumping over the tanks two ...
Expert Reviews
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines83% Cabernet Sauvignon; 15% Merlot; 1% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot. Appealing in its mix of cherries, chocolate and toasty oak, this medium-full-bodied wine gets good marks for its fruit focus, but it is presently marred at the end by angularity and sudden stiffness. Time in bottle might bring a bit of much-needed polish, but lacking any clear guarantees, it comes up a step short of recommendation.
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Wine SpectatorRating: 82/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 01/01/05
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Wine EnthusiastRating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Enthusiast
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Vintage ChartRating for United States-California: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
