Originally posted 12/06/00.
Saw this wine on closeout at just under $20 and decided to give it a try as it's been a long time since I've actually bought a Cal Cab. I would've been better off buying two Cotes du Rhones.
1995 Clos LaChance- Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains
Ruby colored, but not particularly dark. Back label says the wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and that it's aged in French white oak barrels. Nose is dominated by intense herb, eucalyptus and green pepper aromas with some red cherry and a strong under current of beef blood. On the palate, fairly disjointed and light. Herb and green pepper dominate this wine way too much for my tastes. There's also some red cherry, menthol and cedary flavors with a dash of light coffee that sticks out entirely on its own. Acids come up on the finish. Shouldah, couldah, wouldah. B-.
Saw this wine on closeout at just under $20 and decided to give it a try as it's been a long time since I've actually bought a Cal Cab. I would've been better off buying two Cotes du Rhones.
1995 Clos LaChance- Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains
Ruby colored, but not particularly dark. Back label says the wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc and that it's aged in French white oak barrels. Nose is dominated by intense herb, eucalyptus and green pepper aromas with some red cherry and a strong under current of beef blood. On the palate, fairly disjointed and light. Herb and green pepper dominate this wine way too much for my tastes. There's also some red cherry, menthol and cedary flavors with a dash of light coffee that sticks out entirely on its own. Acids come up on the finish. Shouldah, couldah, wouldah. B-.