Concannon Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

Concannon is a California wine brand that’s been around for a long time.  In fact, it’s roots go back over 125 years.  That’s a long history for an American winery, particularly when you factor in prohibition.  And with such a long history, Concannon has pioneered a number of things in California wine.  They’re best known for introducing petite sirah, but they also have a history with cabernet sauvignon for which they pioneered some now widely-planted clones.

I generally like Concannon.  They’re one of those brands that’s dependable and very reasonably priced.  And while we’ve reviewed a number of their wines here it’s been a while since we’ve reviewed any of their cabernet sauvignon.  So, let’s see what this one has to offer.

Tomato leaf, plum, black olive and herbal aromas give tis wine a nice and complex nose, which moves beyond just fruit.  In the mouth, it has a very nice feel, which is almost silky.  The flavors are led by a very ripe blackberry note, supported by black cherry and chocolate.  The acidity is sufficient.  It finishes relatively long with ripe blackberry and black tea flavors.  The mouthfeel and ripeness of the fruit on the palate make this wine stand out in this price range.

Wine: Concannon Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 86
Price: $10.00

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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.