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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Cherry, Plum, Blackberry, Oak
- Bottle 2Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Cherry
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Sweetness
1Saint VivianaDry
2The SubstituteNot assessed
Body
1Saint VivianaMedium body
2The SubstituteNot assessed
Acidity
1Saint VivianaNot assessed
2The SubstituteNot assessed
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| Field | ||
|---|---|---|
| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 84/100 |
83/100 |
| Verdict | A dry, tannic Cabernet in a category that usually sweetens. Dark cherry, plum, and blackberry on an expressive nose, light oak behind them, and a structured… | Rounded dark fruit, gentle sweetness and soft tannins make an approachable Cabernet Sauvignon, though modest complexity and a short finish limit its depth. |
| Flavor Differs | Cherry, Plum, Blackberry, Oak | Dark fruit, Blackcurrant, Dried fruit, Cherry |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — |
| Body Differs | Medium body | — |
| Likeness | The nose is the more complete Cabernet. The palate has the dryness and the tannin, and it is lighter-bodied than a conventional one. | Dark fruit and soft tannic grip give it a familiar red-wine character, though the brief finish limits persistence. |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Paso Robles, California, United States | Hungary |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 6 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-24 | 2026-10-20 |