Saturday, March 2, 2013

Ernest & Julio Gallo Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of origin: USA
Wine appellation
California 
Vintage2005
Alcohol content13,5%
Color: garnet red 
Bouquet: strawberry and black currant preserve, vanilla, hint of coffee
Taste: medium body, black currant preserve, typical sweet tannins, vanilla, black chocolate, coffee, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing: matured cheese

Overall score: 3+8+11+6+6+50=84
Price: CZK 170
Stopper: plastic cork

If I compared it to my notes from January 2011 here, the wine developed further. The most visible it is in color slightly less in taste. It has similar score, but this is more matured wine with different profile characteristics more towards jammed fruit.

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