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VJB 2002 Dante Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $36
With a bit of Sangiovese blended in, this wine is earthier, drier and tarter than VJB’s “V” Cabernet, with which it was released. It has flavors of herbs and cherries, and is very dry. The extra acidity and firmer structure make it a more interesting wine, perfect for a barbecued steak.
— S.H.
(11/15/2005)
VJB 2004 Barbera (Mendocino County)
- $34
Dark, dry, tannic and a little hot, with enormously ripe plum, blackberry and coffee flavors, this Barbera combines old-time ruggedness with modern purity. Nice now with rich beef dishes, yet it will hang in there for 20 years, gradually softening and sweetening.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
VJB 1999 Dante Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $23
Has distinctly varietal flavors, with cassis flavors, and those pretty Napa tannins are fine. There’s a note in the aroma that’s out of place, suggesting tobacco. It’s due to 15% Sangiovese, which also lends a cherry-sweet element to the finish.
— S.H.
(11/15/2002)
VJB 2001 V Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)
- $40
This smooth, dry wine shows all the hallmarks of this warm, balanced vintage. It has upfront black currant, cherry marmalade, chocolate and spicy flavors, with very soft, gentle tannins, balancing acids and a deft touch of smoky oak.
— S.H.
(11/15/2005)
VJB 2004 Syrah (Sonoma Valley)
- $45
VJB’s estate Syrah, from Sonoma Valley, is vintage variable, and 2004 was kind to it. The grapes got quite ripe, so the wine, which is slightly hot, shows lush flavors of black and red currants, dates and figs, chocolate macaroons, anisette and peppery spices. Yet it maintains a balancing backbone of acids.
— S.H.
(7/1/2008)
VJB 2004 Gregory Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- $36
Open tonight and enjoy for its immediate pleasures. Soft and expressive, it shows a wealth of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, cola, licorice, cedar and vanilla-spice flavors that are wrapped into rich, finely ground tannins. Nice with a grilled steak.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
VJB 2004 V Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- $46
Strong and direct in licorice, cassis, cocoa and smoky cedar flavors, the wine is balanced with adequate acids. It’s also thoroughly dry, a good thing. Could use a bit more polish in the tannic structure, which is on the jagged side. Decant, or age for two or three years.
— S.H.
(7/1/2008)
VJB 2003 V Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma Valley)
- $40
Nice and lush. The flavors of cherry, cassis, anise, milk chocolate and cinnamon spice are just delicious, and there’s a good texture, too. Ripe, firm tannins girdle the wine, and just-enough acidity keeps it from tasting candied. Drink now for its youthful babyfat.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
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