2009 Venge Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve fleshes out in all directions with an exciting tapestry of sweet tobacco, incense, dried Provençal herbs, espresso, black cherries and plums. This is a decidedly full-bodied intense wine from Venge. The tannins are quite firm, suggesting the wine needs time to soften, but regardless, the power and concentration are impressive. The aromas are just a touch forward, suggesting the 2009 won't be a super long lived wine, but that should not be too much of a problem as this will be long gone by then. The blend is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot.
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The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve fleshes out in all directions with an exciting tapestry of sweet tobacco, incense, dried Provencal herbs, espresso, black cherries and plums. This is a decidedly full-bodied intense wine from Venge. The tannins are quite firm, suggesting the wine needs time to soften, but regardless, the power and concentration are impressive. The aromas are just a touch forward, suggesting the 2009 won’t be a super long lived wine, but that should not be too much of a problem as this will be long gone by then. The blend is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Kirk Venge purchased the brand in 2008 from his father Nils and has been making the wines for Venge Family Reserve ever since. Tel. (707) 942-9100
The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve offers up raspberry jam, alcohol, menthol and spices. This is an extremely alcoholic wine, even within the context of the style.