Envy wines is a new winery project by famed winemaker Nils Venge, and Mark Carter who started Carter wines a few years back.  The wines produced under the Carter label are uniformly outstanding, but pricey (about $100).  The wines sold under the Envy brand sell for about $50 for the standard cab, and $70 for Bee Bee's Blend.

The 2005 Bee Bee's Blend is 47% cabernet sauvignon, 50% merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot.  The wine was not really at it's peak yet, but boasted a nice strong nose of black berry and black currant with a hint of anise and sage.  The palate was that of mixed black fruit.  The finish was strong and a little tannic, but should soften nicely in the next year or two.

3.75 stars.  My guess is that this will be a 4 star wine within a year.

 

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