Bentgate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi – 2012

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Taste

Floral aromas with notes of black currant and cassis. On the palate, some black pepper, blackberry, smoke, mocha and tree bark. Balanced and well-structured with nice mouthfeel and extraction. Dark chocolate on the finish.

Varietal

83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot

Region

Primarily Lodi

Winemaking

About 1 1/2 years total in oak with a blend of old and new French and American oak.

Bentgate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, California - 2012

The buzz about this wine

  1. 5
    October 29, 2015

    I had BentGate at my tasting and it was so good almost every guest ordered at least one bottle!

  2. 1
    October 5, 2015

    A bit of an asphalt taste and smell.

  3. 4
    September 23, 2015

    First Cab I've tasted from the Traveling Vineyard and I loved it! Hope the rest are just as good!

  4. 5
    September 13, 2015

    It has such a unique smokey flavor...I think this has become my new favorite. Delicious!

  5. 4
    August 26, 2015

    Bentgate is delicious!!!

  6. 1
    August 18, 2015

    Not a fan of reds so wasn't really into this one!

  7. 4
    August 17, 2015

    Enjoyed this wine, especially with the food pairings!

  8. 5
    August 11, 2015

    nice finish to this I bought 2 bottles

  9. 4
    August 5, 2015

    Good, though I wouldn't and don't have it as a dessert wine.

  10. 5
    August 4, 2015

    Very nice, especially with correct food pairings!