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

2003 snoqualmie cabernet merlot whistle stop red

http://www.snoqualmie.com/


the bottom line - columbia valley blend - 70% cabernet sauvignon 30% merlot. an average wine with real problems on the finish.




alcohol - 13.9%
appearance - light red - clear
aroma - fruity, oaky nose
flavor -thin - raspberry, cherry. light tannin finish. woody - over-oaked
price - $8.99
punt - 19 mm
verdict - 79, WS85