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Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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There are 6 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Philippe Perreault rated this wine as 80/100 with the following review:

Deep garnet color with notes of blackberry, bleuberry and spice.

The palate is elegant, full-dodied and long.

Serve it at 15-17 degrees.

Can be aged up to 5 years.

Pair it with Italian sausages skewer!
Valérie Dufour rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Green pepper. Rosemary. Tobacco. Leather. Black cherry.
I call those wines steak wines. This a robust, fruit forward wine that will please most palates. A wild horse. Well made, but predictable to the last drop.
Marco Giovanetti reviewed this wine as follows:

Ripe cassis, black cherry with peach and herbs. In the mouth, full body and fresh with a very balanced structure. Elegant cab with long persistance in the mouth and aromatic finale.
Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Cedar and cherry on the nose with cherry, blackberry and vanilla flavors that weave into a nice soft finish.
Kristin Perrin rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Blackberry, cedar, tobacco leaf, woodsy, herbaceous nose
All very much echoed on the palate, with some black currant and leathery nuances
Full bodied, medium acidity, chewy tannins. Long lasting vanilla & blackberry finish
Jane LeFresne reviewed this wine as follows:

Green pepper, cherry, raspberry aromas with hints of vanilla.

Flavours of vanilla, cherry and raspberry. High tannins, acidity and alcohol.




Natalie's Review

Paso Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Paso Robles, California, United States: Complex, balanced and structured: this Californian Cabernet offers lots of pleasure but also has great elegance. Pair with a rare filet mignon. Drink: 2013-2018. 161141 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 90/100. September 27, 2014 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine  Full Review

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