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Cain 2001 Ventana Vineyard Musque Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco)
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- $23
From this distinct varietal clone, a remarkably New Zealand-like wine. ItÕs tart and rich in citrus, gooseberry and fir aromas and flavors, and so dry and acidic, it practically burns the palate. Which makes it a great aperitif wine to stimulate the palate. This is one of the best California Sauvignon Blancs in years.
— S.H.
(9/1/2003)
Cain 2001 Cain Five Red (Napa Valley)
- Cellar Selection
- $90
This is a tremendous Cabernet, the kind that screams its importance from the first sniff, but it’s really too young to drink now. It’s powerful in black currant and new oak, with suggestions of herbs and spices, but once those youthful tannins kick in, the wine shuts down. It should begin to come around by 2008 and hold for long after.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Cain 2003 Concept - The Benchland Red (Napa Valley)
- $54
You might call this Cain’s junior version of their famous Cain Five Bordeaux blend. This one’s blended from up and down the valley, and it’s exceptionally fine. Dry and smooth, with richly textured tannins, it shows ripe cherries, plums and currants, with a spicy, earthy finish. Best now through 2013.
— S.H.
(2/1/2007)
Cain 1997 Cain Five Red (Napa Valley)
- $75
This predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend could actually be Cain Four this year, as there’s no Malbec in the blend. Large and taut, it displays tightly wrapped prune, toast, coffee and currant aromas. Possesses a handsome mouthfeel, with full tannins, tarry pine bark and a cocoa note on the palate and back end. An elegant bruiser, it needs three to four years to…
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
Cain 2002 Ventana Vineyard Musque Sauvignon Blanc (Arroyo Seco)
- $23
With this vintage, Cain announces the end of their Musqué bottling, after 14 years, and consumers are the losers. This wonderful wine always is crisp and clean, dry and intricately detailed with lime and gooseberry flavors.
— S.H.
(6/1/2005)
Cain 1997 Ventana Vineyards Musque Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey)
- $20
This is pretty much state-of-the-art for California Sauvignon Blanc. It has full-blown herbal fruit combined with a creamy center (from fermentation in used barrels) and a layered, complex finish.
— L.W.
(9/1/1999)
Cain 2001 Five Red (Napa Valley)
- $90
What to make of this wine? It’s young, with rich, soft, fine tannins framing powerful fruit, backed by a grip of acidity. Cherries, especially, but also black raspberries, with potent Asian spices. There’s a trace of raisining, which makes me wonder if it’s good for the long haul. But it’s certainly very good now.
— S.H.
(11/1/2005)
Cain 1997 Concept Red (Napa Valley)
- $42
A mix of Cabernet, Cab Franc and Syrah, this out-of-the-ordinary blend is a little funky and meaty, but still offers lots of juicy black fruit and a whole lot of toasted oak. If any one thing announces itself here it’s the wood, which keeps everything austere and maybe a touch overcharred.
— W.E.
(11/1/2000)
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