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2013

Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted 23 February 2019 California · Napa Valley

Same as before. Black, chocolatey, and chalk full of scortched earth and black rock. A bit thick and grainy on the attack, with a tarry finish. A little crunchy and gritty at times, with the black rock and earth…

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Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Black berry core fruit. Heavy chocolate, espresso, scorched earth, and dark spice notes as well. Extremely flavorful and a bit rich, with the mid-palate fully weighted with ripe, mocha-infused…

Reviewed 25 January 2019
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Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Dark black cherry and some bitter chocolate flavors dominate. Much more medium-bodied than expected. This performed similarly to a 2014 Grade Cabernet served alongside it. Both the Kobalt and Grade…

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Kobalt Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

This essentially took 2 days of air before it really started to show its potential. Day 1 was a little hot, but still displayed a big, powerful core fruit that was certainly pleasurable (if not a…

Reviewed 25 November 2017
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