   |  Featured WineSOLD OUT * Mason Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Napa Valley, California April, 2007 Randy Mason is known mostly for his fantastic Sauvignon Blancs, from his Napa Valley bottling, to the reserve, to the wildly popular and affordable Pomelo. But, recently our friends at Garber & Co. brought in what we're told is the last bottling of cabernet that Randy and is wife Megan are going to offer. Well, we normally try not to carry too many wines from the same winery since there is just so much wine out there to choose from. But when we saw it was a 2001 AND Napa Valley and Rutherford fruit for under $20, we had to try it. My lord folks, this is a rare find. A sophisticated Napa Cab that is ready to drink NOW, not in 4 or 5 years, NOW, for $17.99. As we were telling a customer last night, we sound like used car salesmen pushing this wine, but no kidding, this won't last. 0% down! Drive it right off the lot! Sorry. Seriously, this is just something we've got to get out there.
Open it up, decant it or let it sit in the glass for about 15 minutes, and take a sniff every once in awhile. This one will change 5 times over in that amount of time.
Notes from the Masons:
"Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. This is a big and beautiful wine. The color is an elegant ruby. The nose is filled with plum, cassis and dark jammy nuances. The mouth is rich with black fruit and tary flavors. Barrel aged 22 months in 75% French and 25% American oak." |