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Lander-Jenkins Spirit Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Wine Review

Lander-Jenkins Spirit Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Lander-Jenkins Spirit Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2016-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Lander-Jenkins

Agent: Majestic Wine Cellars

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Smooth and full-bodied. Leads with chocolate, mocha, espresso and coffee from very generous oak aging. Some fleshy black fruit underneath. Finishes as sweet as it starts.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, barbecued ribs in sauce, hamburger, hard cheese.

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This Lander-Jenkins Spirit Hawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 was reviewed on July 8, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Sweet vanilla and rich stewed fruit on the nose and palate. Rich and balanced, this is a super star of a wine for any social gathering. Guaranteed to be a hit, this is a buy by the case wine. Great on its own, it's also great when paired with BBQ fare and hearty winter meals. Enjoy now with good company. Tasted January 2017. 90 points. Matt Steeves - www.mattswinepicks.com
Lander-Jenkins (2014) Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied, blackfruit and blackberry with chocolate and espresso notes from oak treatment. Winemaker Morgan Zaninovich is the third generation of his family to make wine in California. This Californian Cabernet is made from grapes that are sustainably farmed in North Coast, Monterey County and Central Valley vineyards. This wine is certified by California Sustainable Winegrowing for eco-friendly practices, including "owl boxes" placed in the vineyard to encourage owls and hawks to act as natural deterrent to the vineyard and its grapes. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

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