Benziger, Tribute, Sonoma Mountain

Benziger · California › Sonoma Mountain › United States of America

Red · Red Bordeaux Blend
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LWIN 1577156
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92 /100
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Taster #5183 · Feb 24, 2022
92/100
Benziger Estate’s flagship wine. This was a very good wine but perhaps a bit of its peak drinking window. A Bordeaux style wine with a very nice nose/aroma, soft tannins and nice finish.
2005 vintage
Taster #5457 · Aug 5, 2017
94/100
Almost ready - wish I had another bottle to open in 3-5 years. Immediately after opening, some odd volatiles on the palate. Half an hour later, they were gone. Faded ruby in the glass with a hint of brown. Dried plum on the nose. Amazingly soft, refined, and balanced for what was a big cab when younger. After 2 hours, nearly perfect, with a hint of tannins remaining. Drink happily now or hold a bit longer if it's been cellared …
2005 vintage
Taster #1530 · Mar 2, 2015
90/100
Wine had a jammy feel to me. Showed some age, but could go longer. Tannins still present, but not overpowering at all. Awesome wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #9511 · Apr 19, 2014
94/100
- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and aromas of strawberry jam. It's balanced and has flavours of tea, tobacco, raspberry, raisin and chocolate with a full body. Fleshy texture with a long finish.
2005 vintage
Taster #6739 · Apr 18, 2014
i had purchased several bottles of this from the winery in 2008. I opened two last night and they both had turned. I store them in a EuroCave, so not sure if anyone else experienced this...
2005 vintage
Taster #1088 · May 4, 2013
93/100
- Brick color.
2005 vintage
Taster #4846 · Jan 10, 2013
88/100
75% Cabernet Sauvifnon, 19% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot. Surprisingly soft and mellow, yet with round, plush tannins. If tasted blind I would have guessed Merlot. Started resembling a Cabernet Sauvignon after 45 minutes upon opening, with green notes on the nose, and a leaner profile on the palate; finish was a little too hot; 14.5% ABV. Would pair well with a steak topped with blue cheese; also paired well with 70% dark chocolate, so maybe try it …
2005 vintage
Taster #1088 · Aug 19, 2012
94/100
- Brick color and aromas of black currant. It's balanced and has flavours of black currant and blackberry with a medium/full body. Fleshy texture with a medium finish - Excellent.
2005 vintage
Taster #5457 · Dec 25, 2011
95/100
Decanted for two hours. Deep dried fruit on the nose... rich blackberry and currant on the palate, with well-balanced tannins to make it rich yet drinkable...
2005 vintage
Taster #5775 · Oct 29, 2011
93/100
Tasted with wine club, l love the mouthfeel and balance.
2005 vintage
Taster #4579 · Apr 6, 2011
92/100
Sooo good. Dark berries and spice with great tannins that should continue to mellow. This will have great staying power.
2005 vintage
Taster #8715 · Oct 18, 2009
Kind of thin and unappealing, and a little green.
2005 vintage
Taster #3291 · Apr 15, 2009
90/100
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2005 vintage
Taster #2595 · May 10, 2008
Awesome. Not much more I can ask for. Dark fruit, lovely nose, wonderful mouthfeel, firm tannins, with a long and balanced finish. It certainly would age well. Hopefully I can hold on to one for 5 or 10 years.
2005 vintage
Taster #2659 · May 9, 2008
94/100
Awesome. Such a great biodynamic wine. The palate is long and rich. Typical Tribute. Lush deep red berries. Nice acidity on the finish. Velvety and opulent. Classic Sonoma powerhouse Cabernet blend.
2005 vintage