Winery Laurel Glen - Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery Laurel GlenCounterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon

4.1
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Laurel Glen is a red wine from the region of Sonoma Mountain of California.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Laurel Glen

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Laurel Glen in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Laurel Glen in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.

Details and technical informations about Winery Laurel Glen's Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon.

Winemaker
Patrick Campbell
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2016
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.511110.5
Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2015
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2014
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2013
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 411110
Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon - 2010
In the top 100 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Counterpoint Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Laurel Glen are 2016, 2014, 2008, 2015 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Laurel Glen

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Sonoma Mountain in the region of California
Find the Winery Laurel Glen on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Laurel Glen is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Sonoma Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine California
In the top 5000 of of United States wines
In the top 850 of of Sonoma Mountain wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

The wine region of Sonoma Mountain

The wine region of Sonoma Mountain is located in the region of Sonoma County of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kistler or the Domaine Tribute produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sonoma Mountain are Pinot noir, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sonoma Mountain often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of licorice, strawberries or tobacco.


The wine region of California

California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.

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The word of the wine: Astringent

Said of a wine that is a bit harsh and rough on the palate. Astringency often appears in young red wines that are rich in tannins and need to be rounded out.

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