Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Reserve 2005

Big and lush with huge gobs of fruit in the aroma and flavor. The texture of the wine is soft and supple.

This has wonderful richness, density and focus, with tiers of smoky plum, currant, blackberry, loamy earth, sage and underbrush notes. Though firmly tannic, there's a measure of finesse and polish. Ends with a long, rich, persistent finish. The best Groth Reserve in years. Best from 2009 through 2015.

Tight and concentrated, with a dense, rich, chewy beam of dried currant, mineral, graphite, black cherry and blackberry fruit thatrsquo;s intense and full-blown, both flexing its muscle while displaying deft balance. Ends with a compact, layered finish. Best from 2012 through 2022. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

The 2008 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve reveals slightly more fruit, but again the nose seems so filtered that there is just not much left in it. It does possesses slightly more density (perhaps because of the low yields), elegance and a touch of sweetness. A medium-bodied, pleasant offering.

A Cabernet Sauvignon wine from California in USA. 2005 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1500ml

This has wonderful richness, density and focus, with tiers of smoky plum, currant, blackberry, loamy earth, sage and underbrush notes. Though firmly tannic, therersquo;s a measure of finesse and polish. Ends with a long, rich, persistent finish. The best Groth Reserve in years. Best from 2009 through 2015.

This has wonderful richness, density and focus, with tiers of smoky plum, currant, blackberry, loamy earth, sage and underbrush notes. Though firmly tannic, there's a measure of finesse and polish. Ends with a long, rich, persistent finish. The best ... Wine Spectator. A Cabernet Sauvignon wine from California in USA. 2005 Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1500ml