SANTA CRUZ BEST BUY

[Jerry D Mead]

This review has gone out to my newspaper and newsletter readers...my scoring system is: First number rates quality; second number rates value:

BEST BUY WINE OF THE WEEK
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard 1993 "Santa Cruz" Cabernet Sauvignon ($19) A blend of Bates and Cinnibar Vineyard fruit, it's winemaker Burnap's most lush and user-friendly Cabernet in two decades. They have previously been excellent, but also as mean as the bobcat gracing his label, and as tough as Bandit, the old dog which used to chase the cat out of the vineyard. This one is so warm and voluptuous you'll want to cuddle up with it. Ripe blackberry, cassis and a little very ripe plum. Round and silky-supple and with a very long and pleasant aftertaste. Case purchases recommended. Rating: 93/90

[Jerry D Mead]

Someone complained their merchant didn't have and couldn't get...It has just been released and wholesaler may not have it in warehouse yet. For retail details call the winery at (408) 426-6209...you'll probably get the winemaker himself...it's a small property.

[Jerry D Mead]

Someone complained their merchant didn't have and couldn't get...It has just been released and wholesaler may not have it in warehouse yet. For retail details call the winery at (408) 426-6209...you'll probably get the winemaker himself...it's a small property.