Owl Ridge, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Impressively meaty and substantial for a $20 Cabernet, this is quite a mouthful of wine for the money.  Importantly, though, the wine’s size and intensity was not purchased at the price of harshness due to the winemaker trying to wring more from the fruit than it could provide without suffering the harsh results of over-maceration.  With dark berry and black cherry fruit augmented with a bold but balanced lashing of oak, this is very good period…and especially good in view of its price.  Platinum Medal winner at the 2013 San Diego International Wine Competition.