Dark Horse, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

Dark Horse · California › United States of America

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon
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LWIN 1992502
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86 /100
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12
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90
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Taster #5017 · Dec 29, 2014
Good value nice alchohol bite for nine bucks. Black cherry stands out.
2012 vintage
Taster #6692 · Dec 27, 2014
87/100
Extracted black fruit, mocha and anise; young and a bit coarse right now, but plenty of stuffing
2012 vintage
Taster #8473 · Nov 23, 2014
88/100
Not bad, medium body. Fairly smooth.
2012 vintage
Taster #2175 · Nov 17, 2014
90/100
Re-visited. I can confirm my previous rating, excellent stuff! Very smooth, very good to drink, interesting aroma spectrum.
2012 vintage
Taster #2175 · Nov 4, 2014
90/100
Surprisingly good I have to admit. Saw it as a new item in our supermarket, 7€/10USD. Rather expensive for a usual supermarket wine but in general I'd consider this one as low priced. According to the website, Dark Horse is a Gallo project. I have had good experience with Gallo wines (not meaning the standard ones) so I gave it a try. The eye sees a dark ruby red with a dark core and purple rims. Pretty dark for a …
2012 vintage
Taster #7621 · Oct 9, 2014
79/100
Was told it was as good as Apothic Dark for lower price. Nope.
2012 vintage
Taster #3301 · Oct 6, 2014
Not enough tannins or oak for the price. Pass.
2012 vintage
Taster #7551 · Sep 24, 2014
85/100
Good nose. Smooth start and spicy finish.
2012 vintage
Taster #5276 · Sep 20, 2014
84/100
Opened this bottle last night during a college football game, and for the first time in maybe over a year did not decant a red wine. From the recommendation of our local retailer, I was expecting a big, fruity, probably slightly simple, but totally enjoyable wine. What I smelled and tasted was totally the opposite. For also the first time in quite a while my nose and palate found way too much VA, so much I did not finish the …
2012 vintage
Taster #7890 · Jul 30, 2014
85/100
VERY pronounced mocha note.
2012 vintage
Taster #6290 · Jul 26, 2014
83/100
Served at a wedding reception, dark, jammy, and over the top sweet with upfront dark berries and vanilla.
2012 vintage
Taster #9628 · Jul 12, 2014
89/100
A bit too sweet / on the funny side for our taste. Nevertheless a great experience and price/value !
2012 vintage
Taster #1965 · Jul 10, 2014
87/100
Sehr marmeladig, ein wenig wie der Apothic. Hat aber mehr Vanillearomen und wirkt dadurch recht rund. Sicher, ein Massenwein aber zumindest ein leckerer!
2012 vintage
Taster #9239 · May 12, 2014
87/100
The new vintage reprises 2010's distinct chocolate/mocha note, with subtle black cherry. The tannins are assertive and a bit rough, not unusual for a young cab, but surprising here because most tannins were filtered out of previous vintages. Still retains an air of sweetness, probably due to liberal but smart use of oak.
2012 vintage