NV CLE Urban Winery Cleveland Rocks Christmas Red

This is a wine bar that makes wine from juice brought in from around the world in Cleveland, Ohio. This particular wine is their answer to the popular Christmas Ale beers. While it may appeal to those beer lovers, it can not be recommended as a serious wine. Fun, sure. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon juice. Its all about cinnamon, cloves and oranges. Some heat. One sip is plenty. Kudos to them for trying, but let someone buy you a glass and then split it among a few people. Retails for $30.

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2017 Urban Vintner Cabernet Sauvignon Vintner's Reserve, USA, Ohio, Wine Review

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2017

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A-

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$30.00USD

Urban Vintner is an Ohio winery making wine from purchased grapes. This particular wine uses grapes from the Red Mountain AVA in Washington State. This was the best of their wines and is not only respectable but quite good. Garnet in color. The nose has black cherries with a slight herbal (chervil?) note. The tannins come on strong at first but mellow out on the midpalate and finish. There is some depth and complexity but this is young and could use a few years in the cellar. It is a quality and varietally correct Cabernet. It calls for bigger grilled or roasted foods and will also

2007 Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Ohio River Valley, Wine Review

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2007

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B+

About 150 years ago, the Ohio River Valley was one of the top wine producing spots in the United States. These days, the wine industry is more tourist based, but a decade ago, Kinkead Ridge was producing some excellent reds and 2007 was a great vintage (something that only happens maybe once a decade). This one is drinking just fine right now at age 11. Purple in color, slight ruby at the rim. The nose shows some tobacco, cherries, and slight spice. Slight tannins on the palate. Cherries with some depth and layering. Nice balance. In short, this drinks like a ten year old Brodeaux f

2005 Kinkead Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, USA, Ohio River Valley, Wine Review

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2005

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B+

This winery still exists but they were sold and utilize a completely different model for grapes these days. But, back in the day, this was the best winery in Ohio. It is located in the southern part of the state along the Ohio River. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, slight herbal notes and a bit of spice. Medium to firm tannins. On the palate, black cherries, green bell pepper, and some spice. Good finish. Overall, a pleasant, quality Cabernet that at age 19 is drinking just fine. still, I would drink these sooner than later. Probably b

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