2010 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack London Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain
Nearly opaque dark ruby color. Bright mint-tinged dill and spiced tobacco aromas give way to show a solid core of black cherry and currant fruit. The wine is plush in the mouth, where the warm dark fruits take center stage. Nicely balanced and… Read more
2010 Greg Norman Cabernet-Merlot, Limestone Coast, Australia
Opaque purple/crimson color. A forward nose of fresh, dark, brambly berries is complemented by cedar, eucalyptus, tobacco and vanilla. Bright and sassy as it enters the palate, the wine picks up an additional flavor of fleshy currant. Medium in… Read more
2011 Ca’ Momi Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Opaque crimson/purple in hue. Pleasant aromas of currant and plum are accented with cedar, vanilla and cherry tobacco. On the palate, flavors of cocoa powder, light cinnamon and fleshy dark fruit come forward. The tannins are soft and furry, making… Read more
2009 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley
Opaque purple/plum color, lightening toward the edge. Dollops of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot add complexity and balance. A mocha note frames dusty berry fruit, along with hints of dried herbs and dark flowers. Typical of the Dry… Read more
2010 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Translucent dark ruby color, lightening a bit at the rim. Aromas of dark berry and currant fruit waft from the glass, along with shadings of cedar/menthol, light chocolate, vanilla, an note of herbs, and a kiss of cherry liqueur. It is medium-full… Read more
2009 Chateau St. Jean ‘Cinq Cepages’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
First released in 1990, this vintage marks the 20th anniversary of the winery’s flagship bottling. All five Bordeaux varietals are in the blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec, and 1% Petite Verdot. The color is a… Read more
2007 Trione Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Opaque crimson/purple. The pretty nose exhibits polished leather, bright currant fruit, and hints of clove, menthol and dill. There is a refined mouthfeel, with ample black berry fruits and silky tannins. This wine looks to have the structure to age… Read more
2009 Lawer Family Wines ‘Three Coins’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Nearly opaque, glass-staining purple/black hue. The compelling nose offers up ample fleshy black cherry, currant, shoe polish, vanilla and cedar. There is a rich mouthfeel, turning fleshy toward the back. Refined in style, with no hint of the stated… Read more
2010 Lawer Family Wines ‘Hooker Old Boys’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Opaque ruby/purple color. The varietal nose offers up ripe red and black currant fruit, dill, olive and aromatic woodspice. Fleshy in the mouth, the wine is now showing youthful, medium-grained tannins. The finish lingers, with impressions of fleshy… Read more
NV Camelot Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Translucent neon ruby color. A bouquet of smoked herbs leads to sharp berry and high-toned bell pepper impressions. Light in the mouth and simple, the flavor trails away at the finish. Pair this wine with a roast beef sandwich, or try it with a… Read more
