What happens when you put together 47% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Syrah, 4% Merlot, 3% Malbec, and 3% Petit Verdot? Well, in this case you get the 3CV Bank Blend. This 300-case production wine comes from Cimarone's organically-grown Three Creek Vineyard in the Happy Canyon sub-appellation of the Santa Ynez Valley, and it is made by Happy Canyon champion Doug Margerum. (Magerum has been instrumental in helping Happy Canyon obtain its own AVA, which has been approved but is not yet in effect.) This Bordeaux blend with a twist caught me by storm with a nose full of cedar, cigar smoke, espresso and anisette. Forward, fruity and fun, this is a wine that is meant to be enjoyed now with all of its tangy raspberry, black plum and boysenberry fruit. Add a dusting of fine tannins towards the finish and this wine comes off as being very complete and fleshy, a steal for $20 a bottle. (Bryan Brick, K&L)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Oberon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $18.99
2010 Beringer "Reserve" Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon $54.99
2008 Bennett Lane "Maximus" Napa Valley Red Blend $29.99
2010 Terra Valentine "Estate" Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon $34.99
2010 Columbia Crest "H3" Horse Heaven Hills Washington Cabernet Sauvignon $10.99
