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2005 Martin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bacchanal Rutherford
Vineyard: Martin Estate
Price: $49.49
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Red
Region: United States > California > Rutherford
Other Vintages: 2007 2006 2004
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
INSIDER SCOOP:� Impressive 'bargain' Cabernet sourced from vineyards directly next door to Caymus but a fraction of the production (and price).� THE WINE INSIDERS "OUTSTANDING 93" Rating:� "This truly hedonistic new creation is �divinely� inspired (Roman God Bacchus) and extremely tasty for a wine available for such a down-to-earth price tag. Bacchanal reminds us of everything we love about Napa Cabernet: big, bold, luscious fruit with complex herbaceous notes read more...INSIDER SCOOP:� Impressive 'bargain' Cabernet sourced from vineyards directly next door to Caymus but a fraction of the production (and price).� THE WINE INSIDERS "OUTSTANDING 93" Rating:� "This truly hedonistic new creation is �divinely� inspired (Roman God Bacchus) and extremely tasty for a wine available for such a down-to-earth price tag. Bacchanal reminds us of everything we love about Napa Cabernet: big, bold, luscious fruit with complex herbaceous notes that delivers and experience that is sumptuous now but promises to reveal even more grandeur for anyone patient enough to cellar 2 � 3 years, peaking around 2012 in our estimate. 93 points!" This wine possesses extremely well balanced tannins perfectly woven into an array of rich dark fruit including blackberry, plums, and figs. This noble creation possesses an opulence reminiscent of a fine $100+ Napa red while delivering on the power and finesse we've grown to love from Caymus and other neighboring vineyards. Enjoy tonight after decanting 1/2 hour or anytime before 2012 in our estimate.� RECOMMENDED FOOD PAIRINGS:� � Herb rubbed Grilled Lamb� � Beef Burgers!� � Semi-sweet Chocolate truffles (hide)
Expert Reviews
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  • CellarTracker Community Tasting Notes
    Community Tasting Notes (average 77.7 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 3 notes)
  • 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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  • Fellow Drync'r
    1/2/09 at mahoganys with Kelsie