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2005 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard: Hewitt Vineyard
Price: $84.99- $85.00
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: United States > California > Rutherford
Other Vintages: 2004 2002 2001
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The intense, dark ruby color of the 2005 Hewitt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon leads your senses to the opulent aromas and flavors. Deep black-cherry, blackberry and plum character is richly layered with nuances of black licorice, dark chocolate, clove spice and cedar forest. The complex, expansive flavors are framed by cocoa powder tannins (classic Rutherford Dust) that give a plush, yet muscular, structure. The smooth, graceful finish lingers with hints of toffee and espresso. Enjoy this elega...
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  • Ken's Wine Guide
    I recently attended a large holiday tasting and this was the best wine I tried. This black cherry colored wine opens with a menthol and anise like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied,...
  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text
  • Wine Spectator
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 95 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
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  • mckainwine
    94 Wine Spectator<br/>Now - 2014
  • Fellow Drync'r
    Drink now through 2014
  • Fellow Drync'r
    WS 94