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Ernest & Julio Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon Frei Ranch Vineyardtext
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16½/20

Ernest & Julio Gallo Cabernet Sauvignon Frei Ranch Vineyard 2002

Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United StatesBig spicy, minty, cassis jam, blackberry, floral, peppery aromas with a touch of dark chocolate and coffee. Rich, round, fresh and smooth with supple grainy tannins. Intense cassis, blackberry, peppery, spicy, cedar, cardamom, bitter chocolate flavours with some resin and vanilla on the finish. Great fruit intensity and richness if a touch acidic on the finish. Needs 3-5 years to hit its stride. Solid sabernet.Tasted: 21 August 2006Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$39.95750mlSpecialty
Producer: Gallo Signature SeriesDistributors: E. & J. Gallo Winery Canada, Ltd.
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 555607UPC: 085000223055