2007 Wolf Family Phaedrus
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Good ruby-red. Aromas of plum, tobacco and licorice, along with a whiff of game. In a supple, gentle style, with mellow currant, tobacco and menthol flavors supported by brisk but harmonious acidity. A distinctly polite 2007, not especially large-scaled or dense but fresh and nicely balanced. Finishes with fairly light tannins that will not get in the way of enjoying this cabernet in its youth.
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An under-the-radar estate with top-notch wines made by skilled winemaking consultant Karen Culler, Wolf Family’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Phaedrus is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. There are 525 cases of this excellent bargain. It offers a deep plum/purple hue as well as a fragrant bouquet of unsmoked cigar tobacco, sweet cherries, black currants and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, round, generous and silky textured, it should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 10-12 years. Tel. (707) 963-6042; Fax (707) 963-4427
Bright red-ruby. Perfumed aromas of blackberry, violet and licorice pastille. Juicy and a bit grapey, with moderate depth but plenty of early appeal to the flavors of cassis, blackberry, violet and mint. Finishes with building tannins, good length and a lingering minty nuance.