2009 Chateau Julien Cabernet Sauvignon, Monterey County
Purple-plum color. Cedar box aromas frame ample perfumed black currant and berry fruit. Medium in body and balanced, the dark fruits sweeten up in the mouth. Mild tannins at the end make this a very friendly Cab for drinking over the next three years. Wine Lines Best Buy.
MSRP: $12 (May 2011)
Wine Lines rating: 88
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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