Alexander Valley
2000 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley, California
The color is dark ruby red. Aromas of cherries, currants,
cedar and anise dominate the nose, along with a hint
of clove. Medium to full-bodied, this wine displays
abundant cherry and currant fruit on the palate and
a velvety mouth feel. Supple and polished throughout,
it finishes withfirm tannins. As with previous vintages,
thisis an extremely drinkable Cabernet Sauvignon,
yet will age well for 10-15 years.
Alice White
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia Distinct aromas
of eucalyptus and campfire smoke grace this delicious
Cabernet Sauvignon. A robust body and long, clean
finish follow on the palate. Food Affinities: This
wine is at home with most meats, pastas and cheeses.
Amberhill 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Amberhill Cabernet Sauvignon is a nicely balanced,
blended red wine using grapes from several regions
of California. After fermentation, the wine is placed
into oak barrels for up to one year of oak aging.
Smooth and flavorful, it is a consistent award winner
and a favorite with the wine media and public. The
robust flavors pair nicely with grilled meats, sausages,
pizza, tomato based pastas, and aged cheeses. Spicy,
woody aromas lead into flavorful berry and plum
character in this medium-bodied Cabernet. The fruit
flavors and toasty oak aromas blend perfectly in
the smooth, soft finish.
Arrowood 2000 Grand Archer Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Valley, California Deep, ruby red in
color, our Cabernet Sauvignon presents an up-front
aromas of luscious, sweet, forward black fruit.
This aromatic experience is enhanced by notes
of cedar box and oak. On the palate, layers of
rich, deeply concentrated, ripe blackberry, black
cherry, plum and cassis are followed by a lingering
finish with notes of toffee and vanilla in the
background. Soft, supple tannins were achieved
through the gentle handling of the fruit throughout
fermentation and pressing. The balance of fruit
and tannins lend ageability and approachability
to this delicious wine.
Beaulieu - BV 1999 George de Latour Private Reserve
Napa Valley, California Dark ruby-violet in
color, the 1999 Georges de Latour demonstrates
the benefits of judicious green-harvesting during
a difficult vintage. Strongly aromatic, the wine
reveals classic Rutherford scents of black-cherry,
mineral, green and black peppercorn with anise.
The flavors are ripe, yet less opulent than in
1998, reflecting the long cool growing season.
Rich in berry , mineral , and mild herb flavors,
with a supple, lively texture and very fruit forward,
the fine, yet firm tannins provide a solid structure
to insure at least a decade of improvement is
ahead. A youthful hint of vanilla-oak in the finish
will harmonize with the rich fruit in time..
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