The luxury-priced 1994 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve reveals a dark plum/purple color, and lavish quantities of toasty new oak in the smoky, vanillin, and cassis-scented nose. This forward, soft, medium to full-bodied wine possesses very good to excellent concentration, but the abundant wood flavors push the taster's tolerance to the limit. While this Reserve offering is undoubtedly excellent, I did not detect the depth or concentration necessary to support aging beyond a decade.- Robert Parker Jr. (12/1998)
Dark, rich and plush, with layers of mocha, coffee, currant and plum flavors that are complex and concentrated, finishing with ripe, fleshy tannins and long, complex aftertaste. A very impressive wine that's youthful and impeccably balanced.--California Cabernet '74/'84/'94 retrospective. Drink now through 2009. 1,650 cases made. — JL (11/2004)
Good deep red. Expressive aromas of redcurrant, mocha, smoke, leather and spices, with subtle balsamic suggestions of cedar and sandalwood. Plush, layered and moderately sweet, offering a fine-grained texture to its slightly medicinal flavors of black raspberry, menthol and spices. The serious finish features a restrained sweetness and substantial, slightly tough tannins that will soften further with more time in bottle.- Stephen Tanzer (7/215)
Producer: Groth
Vintage: 1994
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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