Frog's Leap "Estate" Rutherford 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $42.49-$59.99, 94 points, poured core black slowly grading a deep purple/red at the broad clear wine ring and exceptionally thick legs.
Profuse smoky black fruit and a hint of sandalwood on the nose were excellent.
Full-bodied with good acidity and velvety tannins managed delectable black currant, plum, mulling spice, and cola flavors.
Finished long on white pepper, a hint of pomegranate, savory, mulberry, and a cool 13.6% alcohol.
Ushering in a great celebration of the American Independence Day with a great American wine is quite cool too.
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I will endeavour to drink something 'domestic' myself for your Independence day! Perhaps from Oakville :)
ReplyDeleteVG: Have you tasted the Groth Oakville-Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve yet?
DeleteThis one hasn't made its way onto NH shelves yet!
A Brit knows better than most. . .
ReplyDeleteYes, I have had the 2013 :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link.
VG: See comments on the 2014 Groth Chardonnay!
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