WINE =======: 2001 Honig Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Date: 2004-12-23
Varietal    : 95% Cab Sauv., 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cab Franc
Score       : 84
Country     : USA
State       : California
Region      : Rutherford

Notes
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The color is very dark, almost black, but with glints of
ruby. At the edges it lightens to a beet color. The nose
includes scents of black fruits--blackberry, plum,
currants--with a hint of rubber. It has a good dose of
tannins, and could probably use some serious aging. The
fruits tend towards plum and blackberry, but they're
subdued, or perhaps just overwhelmed by the tannins. There's
a decent acidity level, but not enough to counter the
tannins. There's a  hint of bitterness, too. The wine was
much improved after an hour or two of breathing, but it was
still too tannic. The score reflects its current state, but
that could go up considerably when the wine is more mature.

Production Notes
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It was aged for 20 months in American oak barrels, 30% new
oak.
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