2002 Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon

Estate: Buehler Vineyards

Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America

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Tasting Note:March 2, 2018

Third red wine in our annual DMV South Africa wine tasting. This one was the ringer.

Mix of brick and garnet red. A touch of prunes on the nose with tomatoes, cherry liqueur and dates. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium plus body. A bit sweet on the palate with stewed berries, dark spices, raisins and touch of dark gravel. Medium to medium plus finish.

Made up of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, some coming from the hillside estate vineyards (25%) and the rest from valley floor vineyards in Napa Valley. Aged for 18 months in a mix of American and French oak barrels, of which 20% is new American oak.

Drink Dates:

Drink Now.

Rating:

85 points.

Price Point:

$ - Recent vintages go for around $23.00.

Buehler Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Wine, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America, DMV South African TastingGreg Ballington2002, Buehler Vineyards, DMV South African Tasting, March 2018, David Cronin, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America, Red Wine, $, 85 PointsComment