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Bonterra 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

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Price Description
From the largest organic wine producer in California. Reserved, very ripe blackcurrant, tobacco, leather and dark chocolate. Medium-full bodied and fairly dense, with a dry, chalky tannin finish. Very good length. Best 2010 to 2014. Vintages Essential
Price:
$20.15
Type:
Red
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
2005
Region:
Mendocino County, California
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