2009 D.R. Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley Vineyard
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(this vineyard above Meadowood Resort in St. Helena also makes up the core of the DRII bottling): Good deep red. Cassis, black cherry and minerals on the nose. Supple and fine-grained, with a pliant texture to the sweet red fruit flavors. Showing more personality today than the DRII, but the building tannins also display a rather uncompromising quality.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley fleshes out nicely on the mid-palate and finish. This shows a little more delineation and focus than the 2008, with sweet floral notes that add complexity to the dark fruit. Spice, leather and licorice nuances add further complexity.
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Moose Valley fleshes out nicely on the mid-palate and finish. This shows a little more delineation and focus than the 2008, with sweet floral notes that add complexity to the dark fruit. Spice, leather and licorice nuances add further complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2021. (Not yet released) Tel. (707) 963-2908