Liberty School, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Liberty School · California › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1212035
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85 /100
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21
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Taster #6253 · Mar 15, 2020
89/100
Good Color and clarity. The body weight is a little light for a cab. Soft mouth feel - Upfront to finish a nice berry flavors. Not complex, easy drinking.
2014 vintage
Taster #2469 · Dec 19, 2019
70/100
Sickly and syrupy, this wine is an abomination. Expensive for its quality. Will keep unwelcome/undiscerning guests happy though. Bordeaux produces plenty of inexpensive cabernet far better than this bottle.
2014 vintage
Taster #5958 · Nov 26, 2018
84/100
Has that harshness of Paso Robles cabernets I've had in the past (at least those in this price range). However, if given time to open up, it mellows some. This is decent bottle, not one I'd pursue, but not one I'd complain about unless I had higher expectations, and I didn't. Fine for the price. It might benefit from some cellaring.
2014 vintage
Taster #2633 · Oct 5, 2018
87/100
Big dark fruit. Almost jammy. Medium-high alcohol. Medium tannins. Normally $14...I found this bottle in the clearance section of Ralph's for $5. Not my favorite Paso cab, but a decent one for the low price.
2014 vintage
Taster #4541 · Sep 23, 2018
86/100
Epicurean Palette at Grounds for Sculpture (Grounds for Sculpture) : Cherry, blackberry, a litfle sweet. Better with food
2014 vintage
Taster #1064 · Sep 19, 2018
80/100
Would not buy again even at $8.99, just not coming together for me.
2014 vintage
Taster #5457 · Aug 28, 2018
87/100
Meh. $13 bottle of wine. 2 glasses and pour the rest out and not feel bad. Disappears fast.
2014 vintage
Taster #1489 · Jul 15, 2018
Good but still a litttle young. Hints of red cherry and pepper.
2014 vintage
Taster #1469 · Apr 30, 2018
82/100
No idea where we got this. Internet tells me it’s around 12 bucks Decent cab
2014 vintage
Taster #3842 · Dec 17, 2017
82/100
Nice deep bold red
2014 vintage
Taster #8873 · Nov 16, 2017
88/100
Nice medium bodied,fruit forward cab. Nothing special.Lots of fruit.Good QPR.
2014 vintage
Taster #6253 · Sep 8, 2017
89/100
The Columbia Crest and Liberty School Cabernets are similar wines in terms of being nice every day drinks. Good quality for what I paid for them. Nothing complex, easy drinking, good body and clarity, will last a couple of years.
2014 vintage
Taster #7574 · Jul 23, 2017
86/100
There doesn't seem to be much middle ground with this wine, one either likes it or hates it (i.e. 2013). As in the saying; each driver is accorded one-half of the road (I'll take my half in the middle if you please), I'll take the middle. Served @ 18c/65f with Roast Pork. Ruby Red in the glass, Fruit-forward on the nose & palate with notes of Cherry, Blackberry, and Black Currant. Medium-Bodied, and medium tart Finish, Prominent tannins/oaky/woodiness I find …
2014 vintage
Taster #7350 · May 5, 2016
92/100
This is a perfect cab for mid-week consumption. Is it the best cab ever? No. It's perfect for what it is which is a relaxing solid glass of red. A darker red color. The nose is smoked paprika & slightly brunt carmel popcorn. Smooth, dry, dark berry juicy without being jammy. This wine had the slightest hint of sweet but was still guttural and tart enough. Short finish, lovely tannins, and well balanced & perfect for a night cap.
2014 vintage
Taster #4251 · Feb 23, 2014
90/100
Very nice , mellow complex finish
2008 vintage
Taster #6990 · Jun 6, 2012
90/100
Crimson-black; cassis, plums, blackberries, earth; ripe berry/plummy, medium-full body, good acidity, firm ripe tannins, nice finish. Deeply coloured, tasty ripe fruit with some structure, good balance and finish. Not complex but well made. Why such low scores?
2008 vintage
Taster #0129 · Mar 31, 2012
Bonne bouteille mais pourrait être plus "gouteux". J'ai hâte de comparer avec Zinfandel.
2008 vintage
Taster #0148 · Jan 25, 2012
Boom! Let me give a Free Education about this Liberty School Cab... For 12 bucks, it's fantastic! For 20 bucks, I'd say it's fantastic. For 30 bucks, I'd say ... eh, I've had better. For 40 bucks, I'd say you might be corkscrewing me... But I digress. I was very, very pleasantly surprised with this Cab. I'm a big fan. I would go out of my way to suggest it to a friend. And, I would go out of my …
2008 vintage
Taster #8777 · Oct 20, 2011
75/100
Off-putting nose, strange unrefined taste. Did not finish the bottle.
2008 vintage
Taster #4866 · Aug 12, 2011
80/100
OMG. So sweet. is this really a cab?
2008 vintage
Taster #2386 · Aug 7, 2011
94/100
Everything you want in a Cali cab sauv. Crack and pour; great for a summer BBQ or a winter night in front of the fireplace. A cellar staple.
2008 vintage
Taster #3475 · May 8, 2011
87/100
Nice smoothness and fruit forward with nice finish
2008 vintage
Taster #4710 · Feb 18, 2011
84/100
OK - a little muddy at first, then calmed down as it sat. Bright green grape/kiwi in the finish, odd.
2008 vintage
Taster #5445 · Feb 10, 2011
80/100
Paso Robles Tasting (AZ Wine Company) : Black cherry and currant. Green and simple.
2008 vintage