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50% of the estate's crop was used in the production of the Grand Vin this year, which is reflected by this wine's intense power and complexity. The challenging weather conditions meant that careful management in the vineyard and use of modern technologies in the winery were critical in 2012. Fortunately, Cos d'Estournel was able to do both and the result is a concentrated and juicy wine. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot complete the blend.

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…wineries' efforts to support their claims to quality by geographic designation. After all, while Cabernet-Sauvignon could be grown anywhere, there are places where it's better suited than others. Good " Terroir" implied not just a good place to grow grapes, but a good place to grow specific grapes, resulting in an appealing character of place in the wines produced there.

Screwcaps share some of this history . They were first developed in the late 1960's …

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…and on. This is a fantastic wine.

Wine: Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa

Variety: 90% cabernet sauvignon, 5% cabernet franc, 5% syrah

Vintage: 2010

Alcohol: 13.5%

Rating: 90

Price: $ 16.00

Find Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon with Snooth

Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.

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…wrote of one of the other vintages, " California is known for "big" Cabernet Sauvignon and this is a "big" Merlot. Concentrated with a rich, full mouthfeel the palate offers full, but smooth tannins (given the 100% new oak cooperage), more berries and a faint mineral/lead pencil note toward the end that gives it a Bordeaux twist. The finish is War and Peace long, lingerly nicely on the back of my tongue with a subtle sweet spice..."

The wine was fantastic. …

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Red blend of: 64% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 5% petit verdot, 3% cabernet franc, and 2% malbec.

N/ Black cherry, black currant, plum skins. Cedar, vanilla, and coconut. River rock. Wild herbs, pine needles, and dried sage. Barrel room lingers.

T/ Medium-full mouthfeel. Medium plus tannins. Medium plus acid. Dry, angular, plum, cherry, and a cranberry bite. Light smoke elements. A long, mineral and forest floor close.

Excellent layers and impressive acid work. Delicious …

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…good wetting of the foliage and avoiding an excess of water stress. Nevertheless, one of our plots of Cabernet-Sauvignon faced a heat stroke and we lost 30% of that crop.

Beginning of September, the maturation process was low, and the few rains of the 6th and 8th happily accelerated the phenomenon. Since then, the phenolic maturity came gradually and we had to be patient. The good weather settled with cold nights that encouraged the accumulation of polyphenols and preserved flavors.

The …

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Red table wine vintage " Codru", made from grapes of Cabernet-Sauvignon ( 75%) and Merlot ( 25%), which the Moldovan wine producers is grown in Central and South zones of Moldova on the sunny slopes of hills.

Actually Mark " Codru" was founded by Moldovan RIVW in 1966.

This wine has a garnet color with onion tone. Bouquet " Codru" different characteristic variety " Cabernet Sauvignon" morocco tones and slightly bitter, astringent …

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