Unusual for an inexpensive Cab of this age to hit the market, and it’s a pretty good buy. Nothing complicated, but it’s soft and smooth, and beginning to show that magical transformation when primary fruit develops bouquet and a dried fruit character.
— S.H.
(9/1/2007)
Rich fruit marks this soft, simple wine. It’s ripe in black cherries and spices, with a smoky, oaky layer that brings in vanilla and sweet butterscotch.
— S.H.
(11/1/2011)
Has Petite Sirah’s inky black color and strong, thick tannins, and is very dry, with blackberry flavors that could be a little more intense. Unless you like your red wines right out of the cradle, this one really needs cellaring through at least 2010.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Not quite ripe, a bone dry wine with herbal-minerally flavors, stern tannins and notable acidity. Almost Chianti-like in its thin austerity, but it will fare well against a tomato-based pasta dish.
— S.H.
(12/31/2003)
Smells and tastes gassy and bubblegummy, like a simple Beaujolais, with strawberry and raspberry flavors, brightened with acidity. Okay for picnics and such.
— S.H.
(12/1/2011)
Tastes flat and simple, with fruit disappearing, although there’s a ghost of blackberries that turns a little more intense on the finish. Consume now.
— S.H.
(9/1/2007)
Losing its primary fruit flavors, but not its raisiny taste, this Cab is soft and tired, although it does have a certain interest due to the age. Not going anywhere, so drink now.
— S.H.
(11/15/2008)