96 Points Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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Wilfred
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Toasty American Oak integrates with blueberries, dark plum, and blackberries. Bold sweet tannins hold up a velvety mouthfeel, leading to a juicy finish with dark cherries, violets, and baking spice.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 96 Points Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-made wine that is good to go. TASTING NOTES: This wine does not pretend to be unique; it just wants to be pleasing and satisfying. Enjoy its straightforward aromas and flavors of ripe, black fruit for sipping and conversation. (Tasted: March 9, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
Lodi is justifiably lauded for its old vine Zinfandels, but it is a production powerhouse when it comes to Cabernet Sauvignon. Lodi and its surrounding area (San Joaquin County) rank third in the state in acres planted to Cab, behind Napa and Paso Robles/San Luis Obispo County. But in total tons crushed Lodi is number one by a wide margin, surpassing Napa and Paso combined. In other words, Lodi produces more Cabernet Sauvignon than anywhere else in the U.S. This more volume-driven approach to viticulture makes possible the value-oriented bottlings that so many wine drinkers reach for on an everyday basis. These offer the varietal’s classic profile of dark fruit, oak influence, subtle herbal and green pepper notes and solid structure. Try Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon from wineries like Cosentino, Ironstone, Lapis Luna and The Federalist.