Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec Petit Verdot 2006

Alexander Valley, California, United States
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Natalie's Score: 90/100 Community Score: 4.5/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 655506 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $39.95 Alcohol: 13% Drink: 2008-2015 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Sebastiani Agent: Select Wine Merchants Inc.
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Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Though a Cab in name, this sophisticated red is more in keeping with a Meritage blend. It’s comprised of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 6% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot and is crafted to emphasize elegance rather than power. Aged for 13 months in mostly French oak, it features complex layers of black cherry, black currant, earth, vanilla and toasty oak. While approachable now, this wine will undoubtedly improve with 3 to 4 years of cellaring. My note: A gutsy, honest wine with immediate fruit and a great structure to back it up. Full-bodied with smoky goodness and a lush texture. The ideal wine for an intellectual date you hope to transform into a torrid love affair. Food matches: beef wellington, braised escarole and endive, rich pates, roast beef au jus, cheddar cheese, black pudding.

Reviewed March 28, 2009 by Natalie MacLean

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Serve this wine between 60-65 degrees Farenheit or 15-18 degrees Celsius.

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