Breckenridge Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Jen Mar Vineyard

Was excited about drinking this one tonight, but was a little disappointed. Bought 2.5 years ago for $55, I thought for sure I could cash myself in tonight. Well, this one seems to have the fruit restraint to it that I was getting prior to about 3-4 months ago where the 07 cabs just seemed to be shut off. From an area known for boutique wineries with power, finesse, and pepper on the finish came a wine that poured rather …

compliments of a wholesaler, nose of licorice, dark fruit, and dust, more of the same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, touch simple, medium finish.

decent. lacks the body I'd expect from a cab but its tasty and not bitter.

This wine is robust in blackberry jam, cassis and mocha-chocolate flavors, but has good acids and firm tannins, and a soft, voluptuous texture with an initial hint of nature.

Walk into a Lowe's or Home Depot, go to their lumber department, saw a fresh 2-by-4, and then inhale deeply the resultant saw dust. Then, walk up and down the aisles, find the fresh timber in the shelves, smell deeply, you will know this wine's aroma. A major trip to the oak and wood factory. There is some fruit present, but after you open the bottle the fruit seems to have run away. A short and insipid finish. Overall, it's …