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2012

Saunter Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Eagle Summit Vineyard

Tasted 7 November 2017 Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

Same as my other notes. This filled out nicely after a short bit of air. Deep and dark, if not a little round and soft on the back end. The grip on this wine is more "medium" than I normally prefer, but it makes up for…

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2012

Saunter Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Eagle Summit Vineyard

Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

Same as my notes from last month. This was served alongside a 2013 Buccella Merlot and a 2012 Bevan Sugarloaf. The Saunter, though very good, was at the back of the pack. It displayed a softer,…

Reviewed 12 May 2017
2012

Saunter Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Eagle Summit Vineyard

Napa Valley · Howell Mountain

Similar to my notes from a year+ ago. This took about 30 minutes in the decanter at 54 degrees before it opened up nicely. A good wine with some nice concentration and depth. Pretty round and soft in…

Reviewed 6 April 2017
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Saunter Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Swagger

California · Napa Valley

A decent showing given the price-point (around $50+ bucks), with notes of dark red currant, black raspberry, purple berries, wood (cedar), and some earth. Mid-palate was ok, but missing some…

Reviewed 15 October 2016
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