Published in Mid November 2004
Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the Mid November 2004 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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Harlan Estate 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $300
A stupendous wine that epitomizes the Harlan style of grace and power. Shows how the most elaborate vineyard and winery practices can contribute to a near-perfect wine, even in a less heralded vintage. The flavors cascade in endless tiers, black currant, cherry, mocha, Indian pudding, oak and spice, all coming together in a minute-long finish. Magnificent.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Marie Brizard Cacao White Liqueur
- Best Buy
- $18
The opening whiffs find intense aromas of metal, brass and fruit pit; aeration allows the bouquet to become more roasted, green pea- and cocoa bean-like. Palate entry is tightly-wrapped and astringent; then at midpalate the cocoa flavor detonates on the tongue and bam, it’s a glorious ride to the lip-smacking, tongue-blanketing, whip-cracking finish. What a rush…
— P.P.
(11/15/2004)
Stags' Leap Winery 2000 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $40
Defines Tchelistcheff’s iron-fist-in-a-velvet-glove description of Stags Leap District Cabernets. Seductively soft, a wine that caresses the palate with gentle tannins and sweet, creamy oak, framing ripe blackcurrant fruit and rich spice. The power is in the focus, brilliance and overall purity.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Swanson 2001 Alexis Red Table Wine Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Oakville)
- Editors' Choice
- $50
A Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend off the estate. The winemaker says the Syrah brings complexity and backbone, although I don’t know that the Cabernet needs much help. But this is an extraordinary wine. It’s richly sumptuous in chocolaty, black currant fruit, and soft as velvet, but without being cloying, due to the sweet tannins and bracing structure.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Beresan 2002 Stone River Red Wine (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
- Editors' Choice
- $28
Sophisticated winemaking meets gorgeous fruit in this unusual blend: 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah, 20% Merlot and 20% Cab Franc. The Syrah’s fresh citrus flavors are perfect in the context of the sappy Merlot and harder Cabs, making a wonderful blend that is immediately accessible with sweet, round fruit; then lingers into a long, textured, lively finish.
— P.G.
(11/15/2004)
J. Bookwalter 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley (WA))
- Editors' Choice
- $32
At first tight and a bit unyielding, it sends up little wafts of scent—cinnamon and spice—before slowly broadening out with classic Bordeaux notes of lead pencil, cedar and graphite. Lean but not mean, this shows the grip and polish of very skillful winemaking, married to superb fruit. Classic black cherry and cassis, with the acidity and lean muscularity that…
— P.G.
(11/15/2004)
Leonetti Cellar 2001 Reserve Red (Walla Walla Valley (WA))
- $95
Reserve is their version of a classic Bordeaux blend; this vintage pencils out as 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, the rest split evenly between Cab Franc and Petit Verdot. Sweet black cherry fruit is married seamlessly to layers of different flavored chocolates; long, silky, seamless and seductive. Styled for near-term enjoyment.
— P.G.
(11/15/2004)
Heitz 1999 Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $120
Opens with powerful aromas of cedar, toasty oak and vanilla perfume framing ripe black currant and mocha. Turns wonderfully smooth in the mouth. Plump and ripe in cherry and currant fruit, it’s beautiful now, but has the tannins and balance to last forever.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
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