2001 Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

[Drew]

Had a tough couple of weeks at work with unruly students and weapons and drug/alcohol violations so after an 11 hour day yesterday arrived home and popped another of these. Still very youthfull in appearance but very approachable. Cassis, dark fruit, dark cherry, blackberry, cinnamon flavors still show but are more concentrated and round. Classic Napa flavor profile and nose, which Eileen complained about as she likes her wines young. She did enjoy the flavors though. The wine finishes long with diminished, yet still abundant, dusty, sweet, tannins which add structure. I'd say the wine is peaking, it's very, very good now and will hold for another 5 to 8 easily.

Drew