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Brander (2009)

Brander Cabernet Sauvignon (Santa Ynez Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon · Santa Ynez Valley, US

From public reviewers
2reviews
87median pts
$39median price
Despite lots of ripe black cherry, blueberry and plum flavors, this is a fairly rustic wine, with some edgy tannins making it feel prickly. A bit sweet, it will pair up with Mexican beef and pork dishes. || Ripe fruit combines with fine tannins to make for a Cabernet that's easy to drink, yet good enough for an expensive cut of steak. The black cherry and raspberry flavors have a brambly edge, almost like a Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel. Don't look for Napa smoothness and opulence; instead, let the rustic nature of th…

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