A disappointing, uninspiring wine vintage for California. Cabernets grown on hillside vineyards in Napa and Sonoma fared slightly better. Santa Cruz was also a notable exception with superb wines by Ridge (Monte Bello).
Lovely rich notes of Blueberry compote, morello cherry hit the nose with a graceful attack. The palate is tightly woven and possibly slightly less generous than the nose, but no less powerful with blackberry and mineral notes, fine peppery tannins that all lead to a long length. A brilliant example of new world wine making and one to keep for at least another 5 + years. Great potential. Stuart Rae, Fine Wine Account Manager
Stuart Rae, Fine Wine Account Manager