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Cork:Authentic
Name: Frei Brothers Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2003
Region: Alexander Valley, CA (Northern Sonoma)
Country: USA
Producer: Frei Brothers Vineyards
Price: $14.99 with super duper discount card
Purchased at: Cheers Liquor Mart
Date: 07/17/07
Served With: Some home made chicken and noodle concoction
Appearance: So dark it’s almost black!
Aroma: Alcoholy, oaky, some eucalyptus and mint
Taste: Very well balanced, medium tannins, smoky
Comments: Here’s a wine that is still a bit tight but has a very smooth, balanced, not overly fruity taste. It is very tasty, not overloaded with fruit, has some complexity with the eucalyptus and mint and would be hard pressed to offend anyone. BUT, it normally costs about $19 per bottle. That’s a bit high for me even at the sale price of $15.

Overall, I really liked this wine. It offers the consistency that I look for in lower priced wines like Cellar 8 or Blackstone Cabernet but at a higher price. In my opinion it doesn’t knock my socks off enough to warrant buying on a regular basis.