SHARECROPPER'S CABERNET SAUVIGNON - 2004

Cabernet from Columbia Valley? You betcha. This Newberg, Oregon Cab sports an alcohol content of 14.1% and is made by Owen Roe.

TASTING NOTES:

Purple-red color with blueberry jam, cherry and sweet tobacco leaf on the nose. Blackberry-raspberry upfront with cherry cola on the mid-palate and cedar oak on the finish. Young tannins are a bit rough and showing a little heat from the alcohol.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

88 PTS

Nice flavor profile and a fun exploration of Cabernet from a state best known for Pinot Noir. Needs some time in the cellar to improve so if you own this one put it away for awhile. If you don't, at $20 a bottle, I wouldn't suggest adding this one to your collection.