2000 Bennet Lane Maximus

[MontereyRick]

anyone heard of this wine?

The following review is from a guy at The Wine Club in San Francisco. I can't find anything on it. Sounds like it is from the folks at Whitehall...

"Bennet Lane 2000 Maximus
We heralded the 99 Whitehall Lane Cabernet long before it hit Wine Spectator’s “must have” list and summarily disappeared. Well, the folks at Whitehall have done it again, and we’re giving you fair warning… The Bennett Lane 2000 Maximus is a select blend of the best lots of fruit from up and down the Napa Valley: 63% Merlot, 33% Cabernet, 4% Cab Franc. All picked in October, this is a ripe, fleshy, but well-balanced offering. The nose is pure Whitehall, while the palate is juicy red fruits and chocolate covered cherries, followed by smooth, fine grained tannins in a lingering finish. This is drinking wine, which may well evolve in the bottle over the next few years – if you can keep it there! Don’t wait for Spectator to “discover” this gem, because at this price, it will be gone even faster… Enjoy, and remember, you heard it here first!
Bill Eagle, San Francisco TWC price $21.99 SF "

[Innkeeper]

Rick with WW out of pocket for awhile, don't know if anyone else can give you a good answer on this.

[Kcwhippet]

It sure does sound like it's from Whitehall Lane from the description. I've never seen any wine from them with that designation, though. The only Bennett Lane I've ever heard of is in Calistoga, and it's the street Robert Pecota Winery is on.

[Innkeeper]

Oh, oh! Forgot that KC knew somewhat about CA Cabs too. Sorry, old pal.

[MontereyRick]

WW,
IK (above) seemed to think you might know something about this wine so I brought this back to the top in hopes of getting some info.

[winoweenie]

Hi MontyR. The wine hasn't hit the valley yet, but the local Whitehall Lane Distributor is tasting the wine tonight to decide whether to bring it into stock. I'll let you know the decision Thursday as I'm going to Tuscon tomorrow. WW

[MontereyRick]

WW..
did your local Whitehall distributor have any comments on the Bennet Lane Maximus?