BLACK OPAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON

This Cabernet Sauvignon is from Beringer Blass Wine Estates best known for Beringer Vineyards, Chateau St. Jean, Chateau Souverain, Stags' Leap Winery, and Etude Wines. Other Beringer Blass Wine Estates' brands marketed in the U.S. include Australia's Wolf Blass and Greg Norman Estates.

Black Opal is made from grapes grown in South Eastern Australia.

TASTING NOTES:

Dark in color with berry and oak flavors and a hint of cocoa on the nose. Awkward and off-balance with a short, flat finish.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

84 PTS
Uninspired Cabernet that is barely quaffable. Not unpleasant but not far from enjoyable. Pass on this bottle which retails for around $7.