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Girard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
California, Usa

$34.95 (231712)

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  • 9090
90 pts
3
August 06, 2011

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is quite a fine, tense yet generous young cabernet that needs some time in the cellar. At this point the nose is...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Here's a firm, somewhat lean but stylish example, with modest cabernet character and enjoyable, juicy-tart-firm red...

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Community Reviews (1)

Brad Mate
Brad Mate

Nose is closed at first - but after about a half hour or so...(lost count) it opens up nicely - berries and cedar and alcohol.

Palate is med to full, and really structured, the tannis are strong enough to rip your mouth right off!

Classic cab flavours of dark berries, cassis and wood.

Finish is smooth but strong. I would say this is a pretty serious wine. No messing around.

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