Michael James Wines 2010 Beatty Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain)

Country: US / Beatty Ranch
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Michael James Wines / Howell Mountain

The grapes taste too ripe, showing shriveled fruit notes of raisins and prunes, with dry, bitter tannins that will never age away. A heavy dose of new French oak does nothing except to add oaky sweetness.