Black fruit and vanilla come through on the nose. The palate offers up black currant, vanilla, and hints of brown sugar. Tannins are fine and dusty. This is a pleasant quaff that would pair beautifully with a blue cheese burger. Recommended. 87 points. DBH
WHO: Rodney Strong
WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon
WHEN: 2013
WHERE: Sonoma County, California
HOW MUCH: $20 (media sample)
POINTS: 87