93
points
Buehler 2007 Papa's Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$45
A really wonderful Cabernet, clearly grown well and well made. It has that plush, rich feeling you want in a Cabernet Sauvignon, with deliciously ripe blackberry, black currant, cassis and dark chocolate flavors. Terrific now, and should age for 4–6 years, if not longer.
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
90
points
Buehler 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$25
Good price for a Napa Valley Cabernet this distinguished. It’s rich and satisfying in blackberry, black currant and blueberry fruit, with a lovely coat of smoky oak. Shows lots of complexity, and the finish is dry and spicy. Could go the distance, but just to be safe, drink over the next six years.
— S.H.
(5/1/2012)
88
points
Buehler 2001 Zinfandel (Napa Valley)
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$14
Soft and plush, with smooth tannins supporting layers of coffee, currant, chocolate, plum, toast and tar flavors. Spicy notes add interest to the blend, which finishes a little on the short side. Nonetheless, quite juicy.
— J.M.
(9/1/2004)
88
points
Buehler 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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$25
Pretty good price for a Napa Cabernet as elegant as this. It’s a polished wine for drinking now. Shows smooth, refined tannins, with interesting flavors of blackberries, red plums, red currants, tobacco and dusty spices. Easy to find, with 15,000 cases produced.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)