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Guenoc 2005 Victorian Claret

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2005

Avg. Rating: 86.0/100 (5 Reviews)
Winery: Langtry Estate Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Carmenère
Country: United States
Region: California: North Coast
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Retail Price: $$ 17.99 USD
Created by: barclay loftus
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Guenoc 2005 Victorian Claret
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon barclay 86/100
This was just OK for me… There is tons of stuff going on here—it’s really pretty chaotic. There’s a real rich, sweet, complex fruitiness on the noise, and on the palate big flavors of raisin and plum, some vanilla, and a bit of cedar box. There’s also tons of oak, and then the finish is absolutely filled with smoke and tobacco. It’s a strange wine, and quite a bit different than the 2003 I’ve had previously. One would hope that (in some time) this wine will also settle down, and mellow out.

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Guenoc 2005 Victorian Claret
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon embugg76 87/100
very distinct wine - one of the darkest I've ever seen. Strong, concentrated raisin and plum up front, almost prune-like, and then finishes with a lighter ash taste - like you just had a cigarette - but not in a bad way. The next morning, I had a black tongue.

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Guenoc 2005 Victorian Claret
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon 9524tee 88/100
Interesting wine. It's an easy drinker, but the unripe bell pepper and olive taste in the mid-palate was the only downfall I could find in it. Otherwise it's just a sweet red with weird layers.

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Guenoc 2005 Victorian Claret
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon dixiecup 84/100
It starts out strong with an interesting nose of tobacco and plums, but didn't really develop after that. Soft and silky smooth on the palate with a cloying finish.

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Guenoc 2005 Victorian Claret
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon gmb 86/100
Wine hits with a nice spice and fruit but fades quickly, slightly off balance. Maybe it was too young. I could drink this from time to time for the price I paid.

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