So it's 3:30 am on a Thursday night (Friday morning might be more appropriate), and I'm sitting in my best friend's neighbor's apartment with a bottle of Pine Ridge Cab. Not a bad Thursday. After a long night of drinking, I'm going to drink even more. But drink better. That's what counts. A nice bottle of wine to round out a nice night. Badass. My friend's neighbor is assisting me on this review. He's actually a very good consultant. His wine fridge is a strong testament to that.
Up front, this guy is super jammy. Dark fruit abounds. Blackberries, Blueberries, and some gorgeous vanilla perfumed dark wood. Maybe even with a hint of cedar? The nose has a hint of spice on the back end, and I like it. On the tongue, the fruit takes a backseat. It's bold and silkily tannic up front. Some cherry and dark berry pop out at the very end and edge it into the jammy realm again. Let's go California Cabs! Pump me up.
Alcohol: 14.7%
Up front, this guy is super jammy. Dark fruit abounds. Blackberries, Blueberries, and some gorgeous vanilla perfumed dark wood. Maybe even with a hint of cedar? The nose has a hint of spice on the back end, and I like it. On the tongue, the fruit takes a backseat. It's bold and silkily tannic up front. Some cherry and dark berry pop out at the very end and edge it into the jammy realm again. Let's go California Cabs! Pump me up.
Alcohol: 14.7%
Varietal: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot
Origin: Napa Valley, CA
Price: ~$30- $40 (I got it for free!)
Rachel's Grade: A- I would buy this guy, for sure. In a few years. When I've saved up more than the pocket change I currently have. Would I accept it again for free? Yes, yes, and yes. If you've got the money, I've got the wine. Try it out. Pine Ridge is a gem of a vineyard. Look for their reasonably priced Chenin Blanc - Viognier if the Cab is out of your price range.
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