A few weeks ago, we reviewed the Montevina Zinfandel. Tonight, we check out their Amador County Cabernet Sauvignon. I’ve already given a quick background on Montevina in the previous review, so let’s be quick about this and get right to the details.
The nose of this wine smells like a new leather wallet that’s been soaking in a pitcher full of cherry juice for two weeks. It has good intensity, plenty of fruit and a bit of complexity. The palate is almost a fruit bomb, with a good bit of dark cherry flavors. It also shows a touch of strawberry jam, dark berries and some dark chocolate on the finish. While I like the flavors, there isn’t much depth to them giving the wine a rather thin mouth feel. The acidity is good, but I would like slightly heavier tannins. It’s a good wine, but more fruity than earthy. I’d only recommend this if you prefer a very fruit-forward in your Cabernet.
Wine: Montevina
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 13%
Rating: 84
Price: $10.99
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.