Wine Reviews

Loganberry and black currant puree flavors stretch out nicely over this red’s sleek iron spine, with hints of tar and apple wood. This is accessible now for its polish and fruit.

From the winery’s estate vineyard on Howell Mountain, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dancing Bear Ranch is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc, all aged 22 months in 59% new French oak. Scents of mocha, tree bark, black cherries, raspberries and cherries mark the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is supple, lush and long, with ample concentration and some nicely ripe, softly dusty tannins on the lingering finish.

Ripe berries rolled in spice and Mediterranean herbs swirl into floral aromatics and an earthy finish. Gunmetal and graphite merge into supple tannins and up front fruit.

Aromas of wild blackberries, baking spices, river stones and herbs. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving flavors of mulberries, mocha, ferric earth and violets. Very bold, with a soft touch.

Ripe dark-fruited character with hazelnuts, pine wood, chocolate and ground cloves. Medium- to full-bodied, refined and polished, with dusty tannins and succulent fruit. Long finish.