I am
impressed. I have had this wine throughout multiple vintages and it literally never
fails to impress for the quality compared to its price. And what better way to
celebrate the Independence of the U.S. than with a wine made in the USA that over
delivers? In fact, I doubt you can find a Cabernet at this price and at this
level of winemaking. Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley has long been its fruit source
and it’s mainly Cabernet, with smaller amounts of Petite Sirah, Petite Verdot
and Merlot. You get rich blackberry, blueberry, cassis, black cherry, with back
notes of molasses, leather, and tobacco. The 2016 is exceptionally balanced
between acidity, oak, tannins and fruit, offering structure to hold up to a
variety of foods, or work on its own. In short, simply the best Cabernet you
can find for $20, Sonoma or otherwise. It’s that simple.
ORIGIN:
Sonoma,
California
ALCOHOL: 14.7%
PRICE: $20/ 750ML
SCORE: 93 POINTS
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