Atticus Winery

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  November 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006

  Snoothrank: Starting at $21^.99

  After all the hype of this drinking like a $70 cult wine, a friend and I bought a few bottles at Stew's in Norwalk, CT for $22. We are both big CA cab lovers, and were both thoroughly unimpressed. Sweet, almost to the point of being cloying. Very little in the way of mouthfeel, and... Read moreAfter all the hype of this drinking like a $70 cult wine, a friend and I bought a few bottles at Stew's in Norwalk, CT for $22. We are both big CA cab lovers, and were both thoroughly unimpressed. Sweet, almost to the point of being cloying. Very little in the way of mouthfeel, and the finish was imperceptable. Think I'll use it to make veal marsala.    (hide)

  Wine review by deliajl

  
  
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  October 2009

  Atticus John Cab Sav 2005

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  Dark purple color. Notes of black cherry and coffee. Fruit forward, explosive cherry flavors. Huge tannins. This was tasted prior to decanting. After decanting for 3 hrs the wine opened up nicely, tannins softened and it had lovely complexity with a smooth vanilla finish. 90pts

  Wine review by jdepetrillo

  
  
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  October 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006

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  I hear these stories "relabeling" of high end Napa Cabs all the time. Stew Leonards says this one is from Vineyard 29. This is pretty hard to believe. Any truth to these sorts of rumors ore are they all just viral marketing?

  Wine review by Conicus

  
  
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  September 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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  Was expecting more from this one after all I had read elsewhere. Like the other reviewer I found it took a long time to open and didn't stay open very long at all. However, after leaving it in the glass for about half an hour it took on a nice full flavor. Am taking two bottles to... Read moreWas expecting more from this one after all I had read elsewhere. Like the other reviewer I found it took a long time to open and didn't stay open very long at all. However, after leaving it in the glass for about half an hour it took on a nice full flavor. Am taking two bottles to dinner tonight, will be interested to see others react.    (hide)

  Wine review by kf48g

  
  
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  June 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006

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  I have never paid $48 for a bottle of wine in a restaurant before now. I was attracted to this wine by the wine menu in Abigail's Grill and Wine Bar in Simsbury CT. I must say that I was thoroughly pleased. I do not have the educated palate, but usually order merlots and... Read moreI have never paid $48 for a bottle of wine in a restaurant before now. I was attracted to this wine by the wine menu in Abigail's Grill and Wine Bar in Simsbury CT. I must say that I was thoroughly pleased. I do not have the educated palate, but usually order merlots and cabernets. This wine struck a fine balance - not too heavy, a great after-taste. Now I have to find where to buy it. I see that only 929 cases were produced, so I will get on my pony quickly to find it.    (hide)

  Wine review by KevinGordon

  
  
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  June 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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  Extremely hot and out of balance at the moment. The nose remained closed all night. However, at one point, it revealed a very pretty floral aroma, but then closed back up. I would cellar this for at least one more year to let the tannins soften a bit. Time will only tell, but this... Read moreExtremely hot and out of balance at the moment. The nose remained closed all night. However, at one point, it revealed a very pretty floral aroma, but then closed back up. I would cellar this for at least one more year to let the tannins soften a bit. Time will only tell, but this could turn out to be a fantastic wine.    (hide)

  Wine review by dgilham

  
  
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  February 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006

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  this wine is delicious. drinks at 3-4x its price point easily. accessible ... wine was relabeled under Atticus John since the cult winemaker had too much wine to sell at $100 given the current economic environment. a limited production cult cab disguised as a

  Wine review by ktam12

  
  
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  February 2009

  Atticus John Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006

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  Good lord, this is one good wine. The story I hear is that a high end CA producer is making this wine for half of what their "regular" bottlings sell for. I may not have the best palate in the world, but this wine would be a knockout at $50. It even has an earthiness that would make... Read moreGood lord, this is one good wine. The story I hear is that a high end CA producer is making this wine for half of what their "regular" bottlings sell for. I may not have the best palate in the world, but this wine would be a knockout at $50. It even has an earthiness that would make a Bordeaux drinker smile. My only worry is that the price will rise after people are hooked on it. Screw the economy. Buy a case like I did.    (hide)

  Wine review by westhamfan

  
  

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