2004 santa rita reserva cabernet sauvignon

http://www.santarita.com

the bottom line - not a lot to like. fruity and flat up front with a rough ride on the finish

alcohol - 14.1%
residual sugar - n/a
total acid - n/a
final pH - n/a
blend - 100% cabernet sauvignon

aroma - blueberry, cherry, green pepper
flavor - fruity, flat, earthy tones and bitter tannins lead the train wreck finish.
price - $10.99
verdict - 79, WS84

2005 cline red truck

http://www.redtruckwine.com/

the bottom line - more like a green scooter than a red truck.
alcohol - 13.5 %
residual sugar - n/a
total acid - n/a
final pH - n/a
blend - 100% cabernet sauvignon

aroma - green pepper, asparagus, oak and vanilla nose
flavor -light body, flat on the mid-pallet with an oakey vanilla finish
price - $10.46
verdict - 83

2004 nederburg cabernet sauvignon paarl

http://www.nederburg.co.za/

the bottom line - a south african cab. there is a lot going on in this wine. Over the top bacon, smoke and black cherry on the nose. a fruity fizzing, mid pallet with a lingering fruity, smoky, dirty finish.

alcohol - %
residual sugar - n/a
total acid - n/a
final pH - n/a
blend - 100% cabernet sauvignon

aroma - smoke, bacon, cherry
flavor -black cherry, sweet, with moderate acidity on the midpallet with a lingering finish of dark fruit, smoke and tannin.
price - $10.99
verdict - 83