Monday, March 30, 2009

Sean Minor Cabernet Sauvignon 2006


Sean Minor 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon $11.99
Napa Valley
2.5 stars

Slightly dry, tart with some tannins. Very fruit forward. Dry finish with some wood overtones.

Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Clos du Bois 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon $18.99
North Coast
3 stars

Mild subtle flavors. Black cherry with light plum.

Sagelands Cabernet Sauvignon 2006


Sagelands 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon $13.51
Columbia Valley
2.5 stars

Smells of plum. Taste is tart like tart cherries. mellow and smooth finish.

Avalon Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Avalon 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Napa Valley
3 stars

Smells of slight vanilla. light, with cherry flavors. Slightly dry/bitter aftertaste.

Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Columbia Crest 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon $13.00
Grand Estates, Columbia Valley

3.5 stars
Very quick burst of flavor to start. Hints of cranberry with a slightly dry finish.

Inman Family Pinot Noir 2005


Inman Faily 2005
Pinot Noir $45.00
Olivet Grange Vineyard, Russian River Valley
3.5 stars

Well balanced. Smooth and mild. Woody/nutty with faint rich fruit flavors. Flavor comes on fast then disappears only to return to the tongue for finish.

Villa Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon 2005


Villa Mt. Eden 2005
Modesto, California
Cabernet Sauvignon $14.49
2 stars

Straw-like organic smell. Dry wine with a dry finish as well.