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Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Wine Review

Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

California, United States

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 7

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2014-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Sledgehammer

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Plush and Californian Cabernet with aromatic notes of fleshy ripe black plums. Pair with spare rib.s

This Sledgehammer Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 was reviewed on April 20, 2016 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 404756
  • $13.91 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 740079
  • $17.00

Reviews and Ratings

Jacqueline Cochrane rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Love this
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Pretty good value Cali Cab. Lots of raisin, currant and red berry. Medium bodied, soft tannin, lots of berry on the palate. soft oak and a bit of spice. Enjoy this with anything off the BBQ. (April 2016)
Courtney Flood rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Sweet and savoury; candied bacon, cranberry sauce, and strawberry fruit roll up. Sweet and boozy.
Devon rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Very approachable easy drinking juicy Cabernet. Ripe and jammy berry notes with hints of bell pepper, black pepper, vanilla and old leather. Pair with steak accompanied with a fig compote. Take advantage of those jam notes.
Emilie Ryan rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

A well-balanced Cab Sauv that does not seem to overpower…
Presentation: A colourful, creative label. Even the cork fits the modern look
Appearance: Light-medium ruby red
Nose: Leather, plums, raspberries
Taste: Leather, white pepper, green pepper, blackberries, round, and not too tannic
Finish: A long finish of leather, earth and sour berries
Overall impression: An easy wine to drink, rather round and balanced (not too aggressive), not too much on the cooked fruit like many New World Cab Sauv. I would have this wine again.
Value: 4/5

1 Member would buy this wine again

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