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| 2005 Charles Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon "La Vista Stagecoach Vineyard" Winery: Charles Creek Vineyard Vintage: 2005 Wine Name/Vineyard: "La Vista Stagecoach Vineyard" Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon Grape blend: 97% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Merlot Region: Napa Valley State or country: CA Price: $55 Cases produced: 238 KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 2 reviews) Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91) Review date: January 13, 2009 Wine Review: This wine from the famous Stagecoach Vineyard is almost black in color. It opens with a black currant like bouquet with hints of anise and spice. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, nicely balanced, juicy, and full flavored. The flavor profile is a spicy black currant. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are slightly extended. This wine would pair perfectly with a pepper encrusted NY Strip steak. Enjoy – Ken Winemaker Notes: A worthy successor to the highly praised 2004 vintage, this 2005 offering is tightly wound with good weight and structure for the cellar. Given time to aerate in the glass, a classic nose of dark fruits, spice and pipe-shop tobacco emerges. The flavors of juicy plum or dark cherry are accented by bright acidity and firm yet pliant tannins. Notes of vanilla and caramel carry through the finish. Organic status: not organic Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Charles Creek 2005 La Vista Cabernet.
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