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Goldschmidt 2006 Plus Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

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Price $150

The 2006 vintage was erratic, but Nick Goldschmidt has pulled a rabbit out of a hat with this fabulously complex and rewarding 100% Cabernet. It’s classic Oakville, dry, tannic and elegant, and the way the blackberry and black currant flavors marry the new oak is simply wonderful. The Game Ranch Vineyard has been source to some of Goldschmidt’s greatest Cabernets… — S.H. (7/1/2012)

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Goldschmidt 2009 Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

Price $85

This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in 85% new oak, and it shows the essence of Oakville in its dry, tannic, ripe and complex identity. It would be hard to exaggerate the excellence of the blackberries, black currants, black cherries, dark chocolate and oak flavors, which have a Christmas-pudding-like headiness. A hint of raisin suggests it approaches overripeness… — S.H. (4/1/2013)

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Goldschmidt 2005 Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

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Price $65

This is a densely structured young Cab. Although the tannins are ripe and sweet, they still possess enough astringency to suggest cellaring. This wine is terrifically rich in black currants and exotic, smoky oak—a big, rich Cab whose impeccable structure defines Oakville. Unfined and unfiltered, it will be best after 2008 and through 2017. — S.H. (5/1/2008)

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Goldschmidt 2005 Single Vineyard Selection Game Ranch Plus Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

Price $150

With this bottling Goldschmidt runs with the big Oakville dogs. Classic, a dry, tremendously concentrated and oaky Cab with massive flavors of blackberry tart, cassis, anise, cocoa and cedar. So soft, you can drink it now, but the complex tannin structure and balance permit it to age for many years. The source is a tiny vineyard west of the Silverado Trail. — S.H. (8/1/2009)

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Goldschmidt 2007 Plus Game Ranch Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

Price $150

A dramatic Cabernet, complex and layered, this shows deeply concentrated blackberry essence, black currant, dark chocolate and raisin flaors that are intricately woven with a sweet, smoky oak influence. The tannic structure is thick and furry, but just about perfect. Should age for many years, gradually losing primary fruit, but it’s drinkable now after decanting. — S.H. (2/1/2013)

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Goldschmidt 2008 Single Vineyard Selection Game Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

Price $75

This is rich and appealing, vast in flavor and luxurious in texture. It shows Oakville character in its smooth, velvety tannins and overall balance, with ripe blackberry, currant and dark chocolate flavors. If you can keep from drinking it now, it should hold in the cellar for 10–15 years. — S.H. (12/31/2012)

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Goldschmidt 2005 Vyborny Vineyard Single Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

Editors' Choice

Price $65

Cabernet collectors who look beyond Napa Valley should be aware of this wine. It’s an important addition to the Alexander Valley pantheon, a densely layered young wine. Shows brilliant red stone fruit, cassis, cola, date nut bread, mocha and tangerine zest flavors gorgeously lavished with the vanilla and smoky caramel of oak. Just delicious now, and should slowly… — S.H. (5/1/2008)

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Goldschmidt 2007 Vyborny Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

Price $70

A tremendous Cabernet, pure and refined, and undoubtedly the beneficiary of its great vintage. It’s dry and elegant, with the slightly herbal tinge and soft tannins that Alexander Valley invariably lends. Yet the flavor profile is dominated by delicious, oak-inspired blackberries, cherries and currants. Brilliant and beautiful, and should develop for many years. — S.H. (9/1/2010)

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