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Robert Parker – 93+ Rating
Stephen Tanzer – 91 Points

"The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (also a Napa and Sonoma blend) boasts a deep ruby/purple hue along with aromas of tobacco leaf, creosote, creme de cassis, black tea, incense, and new oak. Muscular, fleshy, full-bodied, and dense with sweet tannin and a long finish, it is accessible, but promises to be even better with 3-4 years of bottle age, and last for two decades. Pride Mountain Vineyard’s well-known viticulturist, Romel Rivera, produces impressive wines under his own label, Corte Riva. Working closely with winemaker Bob Foley has been to his benefit, and Foley’s winemaking philosophy is apparent in these brilliant reds."


(Product description)
 
UNIT SIZE: 750.00 ml
VARIETAL: Cabernet Sauvignon
VINTAGE: 2005
COUNTRY: United States
REGION: Napa California

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Product Description:

Corte Riva Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005

By Robert Parker

2005 Corte Riva Cabernet Sauvignon
A Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Red Table wine from Napa, North Coast, California,USA  

Review by Robert Parker
Wine Advocate # 174 (Dec 2007)
Rating: 93+
Drink 2010 - 2027

 

The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (also a Napa and Sonoma blend) boasts a deep ruby/purple hue along with aromas of tobacco leaf, creosote, creme de cassis, black tea, incense, and new oak. Muscular, fleshy, full-bodied, and dense with sweet tannin and a long finish, it is accessible, but promises to be even better with 3-4 years of bottle age, and last for two decades. Pride Mountain Vineyard’s well-known viticulturist, Romel Rivera, produces impressive wines under his own label, Corte Riva. Working closely with winemaker Bob Foley has been to his benefit, and Foley’s winemaking philosophy is apparent in these brilliant reds. Previously recommended: 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (89+), 2004 Merlot (91), 2004 Petite Sirah (94). Tel. (707) 573-1801; Fax (707) 573-8800

 

By Stephen Tanzer

2005 Corte Riva Cabernet Sauvignon Napa County/Sonoma Country

Winery: Corte Riva
Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Other California

By Stephen Tanzer
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar , May/Jun 08
Good ruby-red. Enticing aromas of black fruits, mocha, smoke and tobacco. Juicy and minerally, with flavors of redcurrant, tobacco and mocha complicated by white pepper and game. Like the 2005 merlot, this is suave and distinctly mineral in character. Finishes with firm tannins and excellent length. 91 points

 

By corteriva.com

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine has opaque bluish purple color and a sweet nose of dark chocolate, blackberry, and cassis with a hint of fresh earh on the background. It has an outstanding fruit character, ripe, dense, full-bodied with massive richness, soft tannins and enormous earth.