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2003 Whispering Dove 'Stags Leap Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon

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2003

Avg. Rating: 90.0/100 (2 Reviews)
Winery: Whispering Dove
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: United States
Region: California: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $$$ 32.98 USD
Created by: Nico Sanchez
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from klwines.com: "This Cab bills itself as the alternative to Screaming Eagle, and since the latter sells for upward of $1,200.00, well, this Dove stuff is a crazy good value. Made from some of Napa's best fruit, this is a dark, dense, rich Cab. Rather monster like, actually, and a wine that will impress your Harlan, Grace Family and Araujo buddies."

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2003 Whispering Dove 'Stags Leap Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon halejr23 88.0/100
Great balance. Nice mix of tanins and smooth flavor. Has a berry flavor to it but cannot place it ... not raspberry ... not cherry ... not blueberry ... somewhere in between? Definitiely a California wine as it is fruity as opposed to earthy - like the Walla Walla Washington wines, my favorite area.

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2003 Whispering Dove 'Stags Leap Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon nasv 92.0/100
Simply WOW! This was one of the best California/Napa wines I've ever had, and probably the best finish on any wine I've had! On the nose, I smelled a mix of red, black, and blueberry pie served on an oak platter. This extended well onto the palate with thick extracted fruit mixed with oak notes and a long finish that had a unique flavor profile to extend the wine's complexity! Nicely candied for a new world fruit bomb! ...+ or - evals... Distinct varietal character: +, Integration: +, Expressiveness: +, Complexity: +, Connectedness: +

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