Medium ruby with garnet highlights, slight staining, and a high viscosity (14.4% ABV). The nose has medium intensity aromas of candied raspberry, red plum, cranberry jam, cedar, tomato leaf, and pomegranate- decidedly red fruit driven. The palate is ever-so slightly off-dry, with medium acidity, medium (+) body, and medium tannins. The red fruit is sweet in nature and off-putting tbh. It tastes a little manufactured and will likely appeal to many, just not me. The structure is decent with some neat tannins, but nothing that screams ‘I’m a Cabernet Sauvignon’. The finish is a little hot and medium (-) in length. Whilst pleasant to drink, it will pair nicely with lighter meats or BBQ. I would drink this 84 pointer till 2027. For $12, it gets 3 stars from me. Salut….
David Akiyoshi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Clarksburg, California
15 Wednesday Jan 2025
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