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Contado Mankas Cabernet Sauvignon (2005)

Contado Mankas Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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Winery:
Mankas Hills Vineyards
Region:
USA > California > Solano County > Suisun Valley
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Type:
Red Wine
Color:
Other vintages (4)
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This wine's winery: Learn more about Mankas Hills Vineyards

This wine's region: Learn more about Suisun Valley

This wine's varietal: Learn about Cabernet Sauvignon wines

  • External Review

    "Pronounced flavors of blackberry tannins and spicy aromas of bell peppers, eucalyptus and cinnamon combine with accents of plum, cassis and wild berries for a long lingering finish." Read full review »

Winemakers Notes

A tantalizing deep and intense ruby color adobes this 4th release of the Contado Mankas. Pronounced flavors of blackberry tannins and spicy aromas of bell peppers, eucalyptus and cinnamon combine with accents of plum, cassis and wild berries for a long lingering finish. The silky, yet complex texture and long fruit finish exemplify the grace and the power of the grapes from our vineyards.

What to Expect

Cabenet Sauvignon: Originally of French origins, this versatile grape produces exceptional wines around the globe. It's usually medium to full bodied with a fine structure that supports black and red fruit flavors with typical notes of olive, chili and herbs that add complexity.

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berry, fresh, blackberry, spicy, bell pepper, deep, color descriptors, intense, ruby, release, bramble fruits, eucalyptus, silky, finish - long, complex, texture, fruit, wildberry, black currant, gracefulAdd more »

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External Review
Source: Liquorama Fine Wines & Spirits
05/27/10

A tantalizing deep and intense ruby color adobes this release of the Contado Mankas. Pronounced flavors of blackberry tannins and spicy aromas of bell peppers, eucalyptus and cinnamon combine with accents of plum, cassis and wild berries for a long lingering finish. The silky, yet complex texture read more...

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