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2005 Pine Ridge Andrus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
| Vineyard: | Pine Ridge |
| Price: | $1.50- $110.00 |
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| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Style: | Red |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
"Heady sweet aromas of cherry and dried cranberry emerge on the nose, backed by dark cocoa, slight bay leaf and waves of ripe berries and cream. Soft and full upon entry, the Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon offers luscious flavors of cherry, cocoa and briar, with well-integrated tannins and a spicy finish. Enjoy now or cellar for ten years." -Winery
Expert Reviews
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Wine.comThis distinctive Bordeaux style blend is complemented by the Rutherford Dust characteristics ofthis historic Napa Valley appellation. The style is created to broaden and fine tune the palate as well as extendthe finish. Pine Ridge Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon, produced since the inception of Pine Ridge in 1978, reflects theattention to detail afforded their entire portfolio of fine wines. The 2005 vintage is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignonand Merlot from Pine Ridge's estate vineyards. A nose of br...
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California WinesTo our tastes the least favored of the new Pine Ridge 2005s, the Rutherford release is a tough and muddy wine that struggles to find focus. Its lack of fruity stuffing leaves the way open for dry tannins to take charge, and we are unconvinced that it has the heart to improve over time.
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 90.2 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 11 notes)
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International Wine CellarRating: 94+ - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar
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Wine SpectatorRating: 87/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator
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Robert Parker
User Tasting Note
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