*Disclaimer: I received this wine as a sample from Cornerstone Cellars
And one that you should really check out. Few and far between (in my humbleopinion) do you find a Napa Cab in the under $50 price range that actuallydisplay all the hallmarks of a good, solid Cab without the heavy hand ofoak. The 2008 Cornerstone Stone Stepping Stone Cabernet Sauvignon Napareally delivers for the price point. It retails for $35, clocks in at 14.9%alcohol by volume, and has a real cork closure.
On the nose I got ripe blackberry, black cherry, black plum, spice, redberry notes, earth, and floral notes. I enjoyed the nose on this Cab and keptcommenting on the fresh ripe fruits it displayed. In the mouth I got similarfruits as I did on the nose, but with more cherry and spice characteristics inaddition to some pepper notes. I thought the wine had firm tannins and seemed abit young, but with lots of potential.
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7:35 am on March 14th, 2011
I know this cab like the back of my hand. They have a great tasting room in Yountville and Cornerstone’s vertical Cab tastings are always fun.
Nice assessment of the wine by the way. Don;t be too humble with your opinion. Taste is a spectrum. You’re allowed to hate it and you’re encouraged to love it!