TWENTY ROWS CABERNET SAUVIGNON - 2004

After trying the phenomenal 2003 Twenty Rows Cabernet earlier this year, I couldn't wait to taste the 2004 vintage. There were 3,500 cases produced of this red which is made from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot and has an alcohol content of 14.4%.

TASTING NOTES:

Rich color with big blackberry punch and chocolate flavors. Dark cherry on the finish and mouth drying tannins. Smooth with lots of creamy oak that echoes on and on.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

91 PTS
I would love to taste this wine side by side with the 2003 vintage. Both are excellent. Perhaps the 2004 isn't quite as lush or vibrant as the 2003 which had less Cabernet but Petite Sirah and Malbec mixed in which made for an extraordinary blend. For $15 this a complete steal. You need to spend $40 - $50 to usually get this kind of quality in California Cabernet. Highly recommended.