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14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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Tara rated this wine as 88/100
Ingrid Miller rated this wine as 55/100
Darlene Myers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

I love wines from the Washington State, and this one doesn't disappoint. It's a blend of mostly Merlot, Syrah and Cabarnet Sauvignon and it was so easy to drink. Fruity flavours of cherries and black currant, I also detected a hint of chocolate. I will definitely buy this wine again.




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14 Hands Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: This wine was named after the wild mustangs, which typically measured ‘14 hands’ in height, that once roamed the rolling hills rising up from the Columbia River. Aged for approximately 12 months in a combination of American and French oak, this Cab features classic black-fruit aromas. Its flavors of cherries and spice are accentuated by fine, supple tannins. My note: A lovely, medium-bodied Cabernet that's balanced and subtle. Plums will burst in your mouth. Drink: 2008-2012. 70573 13% XD 750 mL  $17.95 Score: 88/100. September 27, 2008 Best Value Red Wine.  Full Review

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