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Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon Reservetext
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17¼/20

Benziger Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 1996

Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, United StatesComplex aromas with spicy, peppery, liquorice, earthy, blackberry jam, mint and cassis. Touch of iron and leather in the background. Round and concentrated with soft tannins. Ripe blackberry jam, peppery, spicy, earthy vanilla flavours. Long vanilla, coffee finish. Very forward style but ample tannins and fruit to age. Tasted: 01 March 1999Tasted by: Stuart TobePrices:
BC$69.95750mlSpecialty
Producer: Benziger Family Winery (The Wine Group)Distributors: Bacchus Fréchette Wine & Spirits Merchants
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon