1999 Cabernet Sauvignon

92 "Reminiscent of the old Martini Cabs from Napa Valley. Just oozes the juciest, sweetest cassis, and drinks velvety-soft even in youth, with beautifully dry, dusty tannins."--Wine Enthusiast

91 "High elevation vines build a structural stamina into this cabernet. The cherry plum scents and generous, taut flavors may not be long lasting, but you can feel the shape of the fruit just as tannins come to cut it off. Firm, dry and austere, this risks its luscious middle for an almost zinny spice in the end. Enjoyable now, it will gain length and breadth with age." --Wine & Spirits Magazine

                 

1999 Cabernet Sauvignon

Awards

Estate bottled
Mendocino Ridge
0.57 T.A., 3.88 pH
13.5% alcohol
Bottled June 15, 2001
Released January 1, 2002
1050 cases produced
$30.00

Silver, San Diego National Wine Competition
Silver, Los Angeles County Fair
Silver, National Orange Show
Silver, Orange County Fair
Silver, New World International Wine Competition
Bronze, San Francisco International Wine Competition
Bronze, Mendocino County Fair
Bronze, Riverside International Wine Competition