Andersons Conn Valley Vineyards
1999 Eloge

Appellation: Napa Valley, California

We've tasted this wine on three occasions now over the past two years, and it's been excellent each time. Purchased for $40 at the winery during a nearly 1/2-off sale, this Cabernet has superb aromatics that remind me of a top-flight St. Julien. Dark currants, cranberry, black cherry, and subtle violet-like floral notes highlight the complex nose. Structured very like a top Bordeaux - less weighty in the mouth and much less alcoholic than some of the bigger Conn Valley Eloge's of recent years. Perhaps it lacks a bit of grip compared to those bigger wines, but it is still a sensational Cabernet. It's drinking great right now and will continue to do so for at least another 10 years.