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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2021-2022, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jan 2021

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is now fully mature. Spice, worn-in leather, game, plum and dried cherry are all signatures of a wine that is peaking. The aromatics are more advanced than the palate, though. The 2005 has enough depth to hang on for a few more years, but it is not going to improve.

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

91
91/100

Robert Parker

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

17.5 points
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17.5/20 · Drink 2010-2020, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2018

Cigars, earthy, blueberry and cassis with heady alcohol and a really juicy palate from enthusiastic acidity. Smoothly tannic texture, lots of body and weight but all in balance and with proper tertiary maturity too. (RH)

90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Drink 2016-2023, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2016

Full medium red. Wild, musky aromas of dark raspberry, mocha, caramel, tobacco, herbs and game are lifted by a floral topnote. Round, tactile and fat, with sexy dark fruit flavors complicated by leather, olive, roasted herbs and spices. Finishes distinctly firm, with big, ripe, tongue- and tooth-dusting tannins and very good spicy length.

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2008-2015, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2008

Has Cabernet's classic forest floor and cedar complexity that is missing from many super-ripe Napa wines. Juicy and jazzy, with cassis, black cherry, black spice, cocoa, sturdy tannins and racy acidity. (LM) $50

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Ramey
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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