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Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Wine Review

Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $20.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Toasted Head

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Juicy and full-bodied and smooth Californian Cabernet that goes down slippery easy. Aromas of fleshy ripe black plums and blackberries. Pair with meat lovers' pizza.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued ribs in sauce, chicken cacciatore, hamburger, hodge-podge.

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This Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 was reviewed on December 12, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Wineboy rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

true to name - ample fruit with lots of smoke and toast. Easy to like, easy to love.
Toasted Head is named for the traditional practice of toasting barrel heads (tops and bottoms) not just the staves (sides) with fire, to impart a smoky character to the wines. The grapes for this wine are grown on vines planted on hillside vineyards planted in volcanic soils, impart a smoky character as does aging the wine for 18-20 months. - Community Wine Reviews

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