Wine Doctrine
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6 notes

2013

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

A very nice bottle of wine. Pretty much what one would expect from this producer. Deep, rich, and full of black fruit, dark chocolate, and quality wood. Some alcohol on the finish that never fully…

Reviewed 27 June 2017
2012

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Another strong showing with this wine. Drinking well now, without the sweetness that had appeared previously. Nice round, dark fruit and dark chocolate flavors at the forefront.

Reviewed 5 August 2016
2012

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Same as my previous CT notes. A bit sweet initially, but with some air time, it came together quite nicely. Rich and truly a guilty pleasure, but a wine I keep coming back to. Doesn't offer the epic…

Reviewed 20 February 2016
2012

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Consumed with friends (otherwise I had planned on waiting until later in 2016 before reassessing this wine). Definitely glad I opened this bottle, as it has improved quite a bit. Similar to my prior…

Reviewed 20 December 2015
2012

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

California · Napa Valley

Pnp with a muted nose. On the palate were notes of rich plum, deep red currant, blackberry liqueur, and some chocolate. After about an hour in the decanter, this wine opened up a little bit more,…

Reviewed 23 October 2015