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Redwood Creek 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon California

Submitted by Bob Bacchus on Mon, 2010-07-19 12:00

Not a terrible wine. It's drinkable, but just not memorable.

It's a rather deep purple wine with a light structure to it. Not much for your nose, like a few in this price range, but some berry notes for your palate. It might even be raspberries like the blurb says. A lightly dry wine, with a plus, the dryness lingers a bit. There is an OK balance and finish. Aeration seems to really help this wine, however.

A better choice might be: 
Grayson Cellars (Lot 10) 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California
Avalon 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon California
AutoMoto 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon California

Wine Reviewed:

Redwood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008

Our Rating: 71
Grade: C
Price: $7

Winery: Frei Brothers Vineyards, Modesto, CA
Region: California
Country: USA
Website: www.redwoodcreek.com

Alcohol: 13.0% by volume
Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Synthetic Cork

Bottle Blurb:
The water tumbled over the rocks, rushing downstream - bound for the Pacific, eventually. We were in no mood to hurry off. Our camp set beneath the redwoods, fire crackling, and the feast we trekked in,prepared. I opened the bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon - it was rich and flavorful with hints of ripe raspberries and a smooth velvety finish. Perfect, we thought. Not unlike the moment. Not unlike California.

(Are the saying the wine will taste better outdoors? And only in a redwood forest in California?)