Gallo, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

High-end wines from Gallo ceased to hold any shock value for members of the wine trade and press two decades ago, but there are still vast numbers of consumers who would be bowled over by a wine like this.  It features concentrated but still-lively fruit recalling blackberries and black currents, along with nice edges of spices and toast from what were clearly high-class barrels.  The balance of fruit and wood is just right, and the tannins are likewise well matched to the wine’s overall weight.  Already very enjoyable, this will nevertheless become considerably more interesting if you can keep your mitts off of it for another three or four years to let tertiary aromas develop and to allow the sweet fruit turn in a more savory direction.  Impressive juice.