I picked this up after Wine Enthusiast gave it a fat review of 92 points. I found it at Jungle Jim's in Fairfield for $17.99 and later in Costco for $14.99!!!. Costco had at least twenty cases of it on the floor as well.Is it a 92? Well, no, but it's plenty good, especially at that price. This has 5% merlot and 1% cabernet franc to give it a really good finish. Aged for 18 months in American Oak, BV shows exceptional quality in production at this price level.
Dark fruits and cola are bold and forward. It's a bit flabby, but refined on the finish. I don't recommend this for the cellar but can recommend drinking now. It's ready!
T-Scale 90+. This is a big winner in the under $20 cab market. Put this next to the Wente Southern Hills, Rodney Strong, and Hess Allomi Vineyard cabs. Very good value!
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