Tobin James Cellars
Tobin James Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Notorious
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.0
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Tobin James Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Notorious is an oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from Paso Robles, Central Coast California. After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and crushed to liberate the juice, then transferred to inert vessels to begin alcoholic fermentation. The wine is fermented at warm temperatures to increase extraction of tannins and richness of flavors. Once the fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, in order to round out the tannins and improve the texture. The new oak barrels also contribute notes of vanilla and cinnamon that complement the succulent dark fruit notes of cassis and blackberry.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Tobin James Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Notorious has a deep ruby color, showing heavy staining of the tears.The nose reveals notes of ripe cassis, blackberry, and plum with hints of crushed spearmint and spicy cedar. It is a robust and full-bodied wine with succulent tannins and a core of acidity that balances the ripe, glossy dark fruit. The wine is lush and smooth with a hint of sweet tobacco and a subtle smokiness that carries on the ripe, fruity finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2052
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Tobin James Cellars
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
4.0
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