|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| #10 2008 Caravan Cabernet, Napa Valley |
Price: $34.99
|
| |
|
| Description: Brimming with sweet black fruits, anise and chocolate truffle, this classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is polished and pleasing. Incredibly smooth on the palate, this Cabernet has notes of cherry cola, supported by French roast coffee and chocolate. Soft, well-balanced tannins extend the long and lingering finish. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #9 2008 Caymus Cabernet, Napa Valley |
Price: $69.99
|
| |
|
| Description: "Openly fruity, rich, lush and layered, serving up a complex mix of plum, blackberry, black licorice and spices. Full-bodied and supple-textured, ending with a long, persistent finish that keeps repeating the core flavor themes. Drink now through 2018."
93 points Wine Spectator |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #8 2008 Round Pond Cabernet, Napa Valley |
Price: $44.99
|
| |
|
| Description: This rich and inviting 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Complex and elegant aromas of dark cherries and fresh red fruits abound. They are complemented by cola, brown sugar, cocoa, chaparral and cloves on the nose. The well rounded tannins are structured and framed and balance the concentrated core of fruit that echoes off the palate. Notes of tobacco and nougat finish the wine. Aged for 19 months in 70% new French oak, this wine will cellar beautifully for up to 15 years. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #7 Shafer One-point-Five Cabernet, Napa Valley |
Price: $78.00
|
| |
|
| Description: "The beautiful 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (7,000-8,000 cases produced) exhibits a dense purple color as well as a gorgeous perfume of boysenberries, black currants, subtle toast and spice and a slight floral component. The wine is medium to full-bodied with good acidity, a voluptuous texture and impressive purity and length. Drink this stunning Cabernet over the next 15 years." 93 points Wine Advocate
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #6 Ferrari-Carano Prevail West Face Blend, Alexander Valley |
Price: $34.99
|
| |
|
| Description: I thought the 2006 West Face was slightly better than the 2005. Again a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, the wine shows more opulence, low acidity, and rich, concentrated fruit with a heady concoction of licorice, pepper, black currant, and tapenade. The wine provides some of the dusty, loamy soil notes that are no doubt a character of the Alexander Valley hillsides, with plenty of power, but also much more up-front fruit and a softer, more velvety style than the 2005. This fleshy wine should drink nicely for 10 - 12 years. - Robert Parker 91-94 points
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #5 2007 Quintessa, Napa Valley |
Price: $134.00
|
| |
|
| Description: The 2007 looks to be one of Quintessa's stronger efforts in a number of years. Dark ruby/purple, with sweet black currant, cherry, and loamy soil notes intermixed with some subtle spice box and background oak, this wine is rich and medium to full-bodied, with round, silky tannins, and an attractive set of aromatics. Very accessible and drinkable now, it should age nicely for 15 or more years. 91pts. Robert Parker |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #4 2007 Hess 19 Block Cuvee, Napa Valley |
Price: $25.99
|
| |
|
| Description: The 2007 19 Block Cuvee is Cabernet Sauvignon-based layered with Malbec, Merlot and Syrah to produce a wine with pronounced fruit characteristics. It has aromas of plum and black currant intermingled with caramel and molasses. The silky entry melts into an ultra-rich core of dark fruit. A supple finish is testament to this wine's immediate approachability.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #3 2007 Rodney Strong Symmetry, Alexander Valley |
Price: $39.99
|
| |
|
| Description: A great Bordeaux-style wine that can stand proudly next to Napa bottlings that cost far more. It's mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with the other four permitted Meritage varieties, and there seems to be lots of new, sweetly toasted oak. The blackberry, cherry, red currant, mocha and bacon flavors are delicious, but even better is the tannic structure. It's soft and alluring enough to drink now. 94 points Wine Spectator |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| #2 2007 Faust Cabernet, Napa Valley |
Price: $50.00
|
| |
|
| Description: The 2007 vintage of Faust delivers classic Napa Valley Cabernet aromas plush with blackberry, cassis, red plums and dark chocolate undertones. It makes a dramatic entry on the palate with abundant concentrated fruit and notes of coffee and cocoa. Balanced and complex, the rich and luxurious finish leaves you longing for another sip. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
