(90) Chateau Macard Bordeaux Superior 2009 (France). Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet and Merlot; lots of bright, inviting aromas and black fruit; smooth with a whisper of oak; good Bordeaux value. ($15)
(90) Red Knot McLaren Vale Cabernet Suavignon 2010 (Australia). Great value McLaren Vale Cabernet; luscious fruit with subtle hints of oak on the finish. ($14)
(90) Joel Gott Relative Red 2009 (California). Delightful blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah: fruit, spice, smoke, light tannins, juicy; easy to enjoy as an affordable table red for everyday meals. ($13)
(90) Rupert and Rothschild Classique 2009 (South Africa). A collabora- tion between Anthonij Rupert and Baron Benjamin de Rothschild, this is blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; black and red berry fruit are highlighted on the nose with the palate perfectly balanced with bright acidity, tannin, and a subtle layer of spicy complexity; the South African character shines
full, round and even a bit plush feel- ing; red and black currant flavors rule the palate and it maintains good balance throughout. ($37)
(90) Edge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (California). Smooth, dry, medium bodied with classic black fruit aromas and flavors, soft tannins; great price for a Napa Cab. ($20)
through. ($18)
(90) Fleur De Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec 2010 (California). Opens up initially with fruit forward flavors of cassis, cherry, and ripe plum; the finish is long and enticing with just a touch of cedar; food friendly and versatile. ($11)
(89) Finca El Reposo Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 (Argentina). Exotic wood spice notes open the bouquet and then some savory accents move in; medium bodied, there is good acidity making for a bracing wine, but the aftertaste is quite fruity and elegant. ($10)
(89) Sottano Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (Argentina). Rich nose full of pie cherry and baked plum; full bodied and mature with all elements inte- grated nicely; cherry, plum and an undertone of licorice carry through a nice long finish; good bargain. ($14)
(89) Desert Wind Wahluke Slope Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Washington State). Deep ruby color with rich black fruit on the nose; fruit forward, black cherry core, but dry, with a distinct stony minerality and pleasantly silky body. ($18)
(89) First Drop Mother's Ruin Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (Australia). Compact dark fruit nose; richly textured wine that almost coats the palate; some red currant followed by cherry and black fruits; this Mclaren Vale cab is rich, yet lively, with a moderately long finish of black cherry. ($19)
(89) Chateau Rauzan- Gassies Margaux 2004 (France). A very nicely balanced palate with soft structure and a bit of minerality on the finish; mostly dark fruit after a slight red fruit attack.; a medium weight drink-now Bordeaux and versatile food wine. ($60)
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