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Bell 1998 Baritelle Vineyard - Jackson Clone Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $55
Inky dark, this wine brims with important aromas of cassis, mint and fine, smoky oak. Fully ripe Cabernet blackberry flavors are wrapped in elegant tannins, dry and dusty. The structure is impeccable, the finish long. It’s complex but approachable enough for immediate drinking.
— S.H.
(6/1/2002)
Bell 1999 Talianna Cabernet Sauvignon-Syrah (Rutherford)
- $35
— S.H.
(6/1/2002)
Bell 1999 Baritelle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Editors' Choice
- $60
Opulent as heck, this is thick enough to paint with, with massive flavors of black currants, blackberries, plums, tobacco, sage and white chocolate. An elaborate overlay of oak adds vanilla and smoke. The tannins are rich and fabulous. Editors’ Choice. —S.H.
— S.H.
(12/31/2002)
Bell 1999 Talianna Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $35
This interesting blend includes 20% Syrah from the Sierra Foothills. The Cabernet provides structure and varietal character. Syrah adds a fat, meaty note. New oak gives it a spicy sweetness. The result is delicious, a dry, complex wine to drink now or soon.
— S.H.
(6/1/2002)
Bell 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $45
This young, vigorous Cabernet is full of ripe, upfront fruity flavors, yet it’s dry and complex, and is grounded by a pleasing tug of herbaceousness. Most notable is the rich blackberry, raspberry and currant fruit, and the way the sweet, smoky oak complements it. Drink now for freshness.
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
Bell 2007 Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
The winery says this very rich 100% Cabernet comes from the Beckstoffer Georges III vineyard, which is in between Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail, although it doesn’t say so on the label. The wine is marked by gigantic and somewhat sweet fruit, in the form of blackberry, cherry and raspberry jam. It’s awkward now, but seems to have a useful lifespan. Try after…
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Bell 2006 Clone 6 Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
This 100% Cabernet has a very strong flavor. It’s almost assaultive in blackberries and black currants that are sweet and jammy, while oak adds even sweeter notes of caramel and butterscotch. The result is somewhat awkward, too much of a good thing. Seems like it needs time to integrate and resolve contradictions. Try after 2013.
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
Bell 1997 Baritelle Vyd Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)
- $60
Some cedar and olives accent an earthy nose. Cassis and some cherry make up the pleasant palate, which features nicely integrated oak as a high point. Fairly long and drying on the back end, with ever-so-slightly prickly tannins.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
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