2003 Januik Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley

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Score 89/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2006

(includes bits of merlot, cabernet franc and petit verdot) Bright ruby-red. Cassis, black cherry, licorice, tar, herbs and spicy oak on the complex nose. Bright, high-pitched and intense, with good aromatic lift to the dark berry flavors. Tannins are firm, even a bit youthfully tough, but there's good persistence. This nicely avoids the hot-vintage character of so many Washington reds from 2003.

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92
92/100

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89
89/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

94
94/100

Pierre Rovani

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94 points
Pierre Rovani
Score 94/100 · Drink 2006-2016, Pierre Rovani, Apr 2006

Cassis and copious quantities of red fruits are found in the aromatic profile of the sublime 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon. A deep, broad, lush wine, it is an edgeless, harmonious, sultry, medium to full-bodied delight. Oodles of red cherry syrup, blackberry liqueur, cassis, and black cherry nectar-like, pure flavors are found in its sensual personality. This decadent effort lustfully satisfies corporal pleasures. To top it all off, its long, supple finish slathers the palate with additional waves of hedonistic fruit. At $30 a bottle it’s a no-brainer! Projected maturity: now-2016. Tel. (425) 481-5502; www.januikwinery.com

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Red

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Dry

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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