2009 Behrens Family Cabernet Sauvignon The Knockout

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Tasting notes
Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2012

(blended with 8% each petit verdot and cabernet franc): Good bright ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry, licorice and violet. In a distinctly tighter style than the Heavyweight; in fact, even a bit musclebound and clenched today, with substantial tannins giving the finish a distinctly drier quality in spite of a strong chocolate element. Where will this go in bottle?

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Drink 2013-2019, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2011

The Cabernet Sauvignon-based 2009 The Knockout is a very appropriately named wine. It won't win any contests for subtlety, but the wine delivers tons of fruit in a rich, hedonistic style. Layers of fruit flow through to an equally bombastic finish. Despite its richness, the wine has fabulous balance. Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc (8% each) round out the blend.

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Behrens Family Winery
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Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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