Monday, March 26, 2007

2004 Buehler Vineyards Cabernet Napa

Winery: Buehler Vineyards
Wine: Cabernet (100%)
Retail: $25.49

Description: "Situated in the mountains above Conn Valley and near the base of Howell Mountain, the Buehler Estate vineyards are planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon. The juxtaposed topography of steeply sloped hillsides with eastern exposures against very gently sloping hills with southern and southwestern exposures hints at the tumultuous geologic past of the Estate; extensive faulting resulted in at least three distinct soil types. Not surprisingly, grapes grown on the different soils give different characteristics to the finished wines; these differences are often as great as the differences between various Bordeaux varieties and allow us to blend within the variety of Cabernet Sauvignon to craft a truly multi-faceted Estate wine."

Reviews: -Wine Spectator 87 pts - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2004 (JL)
-Wine Spectator 90 pts- "" 2003
-"SMART BUY" - The Wine Spectator
-Wine Spectator 91 pts """ 2001

Review: 90. A beautiful nose, rich and inviting. This cab is light bodied, and has sturdy tannins. Noticed a woodsy, ceadery note that went away after being open for a while. Cherry is the prominent fruit. This one could age for five to seven years.

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