Owl Ridge Vineyard Select 2004 Sonoma Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
This entry was posted on 4/23/2006 8:57 PM and is filed under California Cabernets.
This is a very, very good California cab. The retail price is $38, but I purchased it at the
San Diego Wine Company for the outstanding price of $26.95. For the price, it represents tremendous value. The wine is not as complex as the 2003 Owl Ridge Brigden Vineyard cabernet, but it is also not as expensive. This wine, which is a 2004 vintage, drinks amazingly well right now for such a young cab. It has nice purple color, good extraction, a lovely black fruit bouquet, moderate well integrated tannin, and a smooth finish. I suspect it will hit it's peak in about 1-2 years. It is a very precocious wine, and does not need extended cellaring. I consumed the wine with a braised lamb shank, and the pair was delightful.
I think this winery has a bright future ahead of it.
3.75 stars
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