93
points
Korbin Kameron 2006 Cuvée Kristin Red (Sonoma Mountain)
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$55
A very rich Bordeaux blend based on Cabernet Sauvignon, but quite tannic. You want to give it some time in the cellar. Dry and full-bodied, it shows ripe, deep flavors of blackberry jam, black currants, dark chocolate and anise, with smoky overtones from oak. Feels dramatic and impressive. Give it until 2012 to come around.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
91
points
Korbin Kameron 2007 Cuvée Kristin Estate Blend Red (Sonoma Valley)
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$55
Very similar to the 2006, Kameron’s ’07 Bordeaux blend, which is based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is upfront in blackberry, cherry, cassis, oak and spice flavors. It’s quite tannic, with a puckery astringency that suggests needed time in the cellar. Better after 2014.
— S.H.
(8/1/2011)
91
points
Korbin Kameron 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
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$46
It’s not from Napa Valley, but it shows a classic California Cabernet structure that might surprise you in a lineup with Cabs from “over the hill.” Dry and elegant, it brims with black currant, licorice, smoke and cedar flavors, and finishes with the complex texture of a very high-class wine.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)