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Tried the 2012 Earthquake Cab

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In Reply to: RE: Cabernets under $35 tasting... posted by mkuller on February 19, 2016 at 10:28:01

I found it too ripe and lacking any complexity. It reminded me of a typical cab from Paso Robles. Both are warm growing climates and the fruit seems to get a softness and almost toasted flavor. I can see why it would appeal to the fruit bomb crowd.

Have you tried Conn Creek cabs? Their 2012 is about $24 and usually available in good supermarkets. Not a great cab but more along the lines of what I like in a cab. Subtle dark fruit, some tannins, and a bit of complexity.

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RE: Tried the 2012 Earthquake Cab - mkuller 10:47:15 03/03/16 (0)
...agreed - same with the H3.

Fruity and drinkable tends to win the tastings but as you can see just about everyone voted a different one #1.

It's similar to ranked choice elections where the #2 candidate tends to win.

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