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Irony Small Lot Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Wine Review

Irony Small Lot Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Irony Small Lot Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

North Coast, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2018-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Irony

Agent: Select Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Produced by Jay and Chris Indelicato, this Cab is dry, full-bodied and deep ruby in the glass with plum, black cherry, raspberry, mint and dark chocolate flavours on the palate.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese.

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This Irony Small Lot Reserve North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 was reviewed on August 16, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Wineboy rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Straightforward Cali CS offering classic cassis aromas plus notes of herbs and smoke. Perfect replay on the palate
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromatic California Cab with notes of cassis, sweet spice, mint and dark chocolate. could cellar up to 5 years. Pair with a grilled steak.
Tasted Dec. 2018
Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Cedar and earthy on the nose. Dry with strong tannins and cassis flavours . Would be great with steak!
Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Sweet jammy cassis, black cherry, and plum with strong blackcurrant leaf and herbaceous aromas. Big tannins, nicely structured. Black fruits and herbaceous notes replay through the palate and finish. Enjoyable with blue cheese burgers or braised lamb.
Irony 2016 is a small-lot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, California. Made by third generation winemakers, Jay and Chris Indelicato, this Cab is dry, full-bodied and deep ruby in the glass with plum, black cherry, raspberry, mint and dark chocolate flavours on the palate. Enjoy with grilled meats. - Community Wine Reviews

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