1997 Justin Isosceles

[Innkeeper]

Can't agree that you a loosing it. I don't want to throw stones at this particular winery, but softness (accompanied with loss of flavor) is another very disturbing trend in California reds, not just Cab. One way to avoid it, is to try to find reviews of wines, particularly expensive wines, and look for signs of softeness in the review. Frequently reviewers will come right out and say it.