1975 Cabernet Sauvignon Amber Knolls Vineyard 2005

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Purchase 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon Amber Knolls Vineyard 2005

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Amber Knolls area is a good value Cabernet showing black currant fruit with some cherries, spice, and earth. This is an attractive wine with good ripeness and certainly a fair price.

These are value-priced wines from one of the Beckstoffer family who has planted vineyards up in Lake County.

Purchase 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon Amber Knolls Vineyard 2005

Vintage: 2005

Region: North Coast, California

Rating: 86 pts Wine Advocate

Lifespan: Drink through 2011

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon

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