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Tierra Roja 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

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Price $130

The vineyard is just east of the Silverado- Trail, below Dalla Valle and just up the street from Screaming Eagle. The wine, which is 100% Cabernet-, shows the intensely concentrated, ripe fruit of this neighborhood, packed with flavors of black-berry preserves, cassis liqueur and a touch of chocolate, wrapped into fine tannins and brightened by acidity. Give it at… — S.H. (2/1/2013)

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Tierra Roja 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

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Price $120

Give this wine time in the bottle. At the age of four years, it’s still dry and hard in tannins, with a lockdown mouthfeel. Shows a good core of blackberries, cherries and cassis, with a rich oak overlay. The tannins, acids and a firm minerality suggest extended aging. Hold until 2013, at least. — S.H. (11/1/2011)

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Tierra Roja 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Oakville)

Price $125

This is showing a little wear and tear at its current stage, and the heat of the vintage is apparent in the raisiny note that is starting to emerge. It’s an extravagant expression, flaunting its rich tannins and east Oakville pedigree. Drink over the next 2–3 years before it fades away. — S.H. (2/1/2013)

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