Forum: Social Hall Posted By: S.Butler Post Time: 05-22-2008 at 03:43 PM

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: David Philip Post Time: 05-22-2008 at 06:00 PM

Posted by Marc Hanes: Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains, California Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 $29.99 12.7% The blackness in the purple core deepens it but it really lacks the density for complete opacity, the crimson rims spread widely, accompanied by the start of an orange...

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Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Steve Mesa Post Time: 03-13-2007 at 07:00 PM

In 1918 immigrant brother, Phillip and John Bargetto , from Castelnouvo Don Bosco in Piedmont, Italy, purchased the land in the Santa Cruz Mountains where Bargotto Winery was founded. During the prohibition (1919-1933) they made wine for family and friends, and in 1933 they started to sell ... Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir has a clear, ruby red color in the glass. The nose is dominated...

This Cab-based blend includes dollops of Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc (5%, 5%, and 2% respectively). A bit thin on the front palate, but a long finish. Juicy currants, blackberry, and black cherry flavors, along with some cocoa and mocha java. Grade: A--

California, USA. Cabernet sauvigonon 51%, Merlot 47%, the balance being Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. 13% alcohol. Cork. Approx $A 60.Cabernet can be clunky and monolithic, this was pleasingly pure and refined.A beautiful wine, with lovely proportions, balance and length. With ripe blackcurrant on the nose and in the mouth, ...