It goes without saying that Bordeaux is Bordeaux and red wine made from the traditional Bordeaux grapes in California is not. Except when it is. This brilliant Cabernet from Midsummer Cellars would fool many a Bordeaux lover with its floral nose, the touch of cedar and lead pencil, and the firmly structured palate that serves to obscure, albeit only temporarily, the massive fruit that is the backbone of the entire package. This is a Napa Valley Cab to wow your friends without the hefty price tag.
Midsummer Cellars, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Robert Whitley