Wild Horse Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Not overly complex, but dry and clean, full forward berry of a tangy long-lasting fruit.

July 2008

I found this wine when the food I ordered to take out was 20 minutes late. They bribed my goodwill with a complimentary glass of Wild Horse. Despite being served bar side in a glass an inch thick and sitting next to a business traveler who had sweated out the pits of his blue shirt, I sat there 10 minutes longer than I needed to so I could enjoy a second glass. The wine had a ripe and lush cherry aroma. Either that or the person who drank from the glass before me used cherry chapstick. Bad thought, but the wine was nice.

September 2009

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 2%Blaufrankisch, 1% Syrah Distinctive for its bold, fruit-forward character, Wild Horse 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from well-established vineyards sites in Paso Robles. Individual vineyard lots were aged separately, and then blended to create this well balanced wine. Malbec, the largest blender, enhanced the anise spice while adding richness to the mid-palate. The Blaufrankisch, an Austrian varietal from Wild Horse Estate Vineyard adds a soft roundness to the palate while adding bright fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry. Syrah, read more...the final blender, was added to smooth out aggressive tannins on the finish while enhancing the fresh fruit characteristics. The result of this blending alchemy is a well structured Cabernet with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cocoa and clove, coupled with a rich mouth feel yielding smooth tannins. The vibrant acidity found in this wine makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, including prime rib, rack of lamb, and aged cheeses.    (hide)

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May 2008

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September 2009