Suggestions of cedar, plum and cherry dominate the medium-light weight Cabernet, with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc adding vibrancy to the blend. Happily, the small French, Hungarian and American oak barrels the wine was aged in add background complexity to the overall effect rather than hogging the show.
Valley of the Moon, Sonoma County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
By Marguerite Thomas