Tasting - Josh Cabernet Sauvignon

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Name: Josh
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country of Origin: USA
Region of Origin: California
Vintage Year: 2022
Price: $8

Critic/Winery Review
"I found this wine’s taste to be full-bodied, smooth, and enjoyable with complex flavors of hazelnut, blackberry, and the slightest hint of cinnamon." Honest Wine Reviews

References from Wine Folly
Cabernet Sauvignon is noted for its rich flavor, high tannin, and being a perfect partner to rich meats and peppery sauces (Wine Folly, pg. 88). Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons tend to offer more black cherry flavors. Common flavor profiles include black cherry, black currant, baking spices, and graphite (Wine Folly, pg. 88).

My Review
This wine had lots of black cherry and blackberry flavor coming through, as mentioned in Wine Folly and the critic review. The tannins in the aftertaste were pleasant and not overly bitter, making the wine very approachable. I enjoyed the smoothness and complexity of this Cabernet Sauvignon and appreciated that it wasn’t as harsh as some other red wines I’ve tried in the past. I believe this wine would pair wonderfully with beef, as suggested in the text. For its price, this wine is excellent, and I would highly recommend it to others looking for a great value red wine.

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