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Wine Tasting - Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve

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Name: Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot, 3% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot Region: Sonoma County, California Country: United States Year: 2019 Price: $13 (I purchased a 375mL bottle) wine.com Review: "Deep ruby-purple in color, the nose opens slowly to cassis, blueberry and violet, and the full-bodied palate is powerful and spicy, with a long, floral finish." -- Robert Parker Wine Folly References: The Wine Folly website describes Cabernet Sauvignon as one of the world's most popular red wine grape. It has primary flavors of black cherry, black currant, and cedar, and has quite a full body with medium-high tannins and medium acidity, while only being moderately dry. From specifically the Northern Coast of California, Cabernet Sauvignon tasting notes include blackberry, black currant, pencil lead, tobacco, and mint. In general, Cab Sauvs are recommended to be decanted for one hour, served in an oversized glass, an