The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga Cuvee reveals some of the vintage's dry, mouth-searing tannin. Although structured and elegant, it does not possess the fat, ripeness, and beauty of the 1997. The wine is very California-like in its display of brash cassis fruit, but it lacks the mid-palate and length found in the 1997.Bo Barrett wants to push the Calistoga Cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon to a higher quality level. In short, he desires sweeter tannin, more fat, and a fleshier texture. Modern-day society seems to always be in search of new stars, but this winery has been a super hero for great California Cabernet Sauvignon for nearly 25 years!Tel. (707) 942-5105; Fax (707) 942-4221

The 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga Cuvee reveals some of the vintage's dry, mouth-searing tannin. Although structured and elegant, it does not possess the fat, ripeness, and beauty of the 1997. The wine is very California-like in its display of brash cassis fruit, but it lacks the mid-palate and length found in the 1997. Bo Barrett wants to push the Calistoga Cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon to a higher quality level. In short, he desires sweeter tannin, more fat, and a fleshier texture. Modern-day society seems to always be in search of new stars, but this winery has been a super hero for great California Cabernet Sauvignon for nearly 25 years! Tel. (707) 942-5105; Fax (707) 942-4221