2003 chateau ste michelle columbia valley

http://www.ste-michelle.com/


the bottom line - washington state cabernet. somewhat light and sweet up front with a moderate balanced finish.


alcohol - 13.8%
residual sugar - n/a
total acid - .57/100 ml
final pH - 3.63
blend - 82% cabernet, 7% syrah, 5% sangiovese, 3% merlot, 3% cabernet franc

aroma - apple, coffee
flavor -light, sweet. fruit forward, lacking in body, balanced finish
price - $14.00
punt - 25 mm
verdict - 85, WS84

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2005 the little penguin southeastern australia cabernet sauvignon

http://www.thelittlepenguin.com


the bottom line - southeastern australian cabernet. solid simple cab, relatively light in body and somewhat sweet. very well balanced for such a young wine. an excellent value. would pair well with pasta and/or a movie.


alcohol - 13.5%
residual sugar - n/a
total acid - n/a
final pH - n/a
blend - n/a

aroma - juicy, green pepper, fresh cut grass
flavor -light, sweet. moderate tannin, light oak finish
price - $6.96
punt - 38 mm
verdict - 86, WS88

2001 woodbridge red dirt series cabernet sauvignon

http://www.woodbridgewines.com


the bottom line - lodi, california cabernet. lacking in body and complexity. A weak cabernet from nose to finish.


alcohol - 13.5%
residual sugar - 0.05%
total acid - 0.55%
final pH - 3.74
blend - 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

aroma - juicy, light alcohol
flavor -light, sweet cherry, jammy. moderate tannin finish - dirt
price - $8.99
punt - 22 mm
verdict - 80