Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Situated in the mountains above Conn Valley and near the base of Howell Mountain, the Buehler Estate vineyards are planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon. The juxtaposed topography of steeply sloped hillsides with eastern exposures against very gently sloping hills with southern and southwestern exposures hints at the tumultuous geologic past of the Estate; extensive faulting resulted in at least three distinct soil types. Not surprisingly, grapes grown on the different soils give different characteristics to the finished wines; these differences are often as great as the differences read more...between various Bordeaux varieties and allow us to blend within the variety of Cabernet Sauvignon to craft a truly multi-faceted Estate wine. The aromas hint at black fruit: ripe black cherries and black plums. Enticing barrel qualities of cola and spice complement the fruit aromas. On the palate, the wine shows layers of deeply extracted flavors that only mature hillside vineyards can give.    (hide)

Number 74 on Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2004! Black currant, plum, vanilla and bing cherry notes pop up on the finish.

Rating: San Diego 2004 Bronze - As reviewed by San Diego Int'l Wine Comp. on 04/01/04

Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator