• 86 Points
    Monticello Vineyards 2005 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    Tastes young and jammy-fruity now, with fresh acids and rich, ripe tannins. Oak plays a prominent part, lending a smoky caramelization to the black currant and cherry flavors. Could develop, but the sugary sweetness is problematic.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 86 Points
    Monticello Vineyards 2005 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    Tastes young and jammy-fruity now, with fresh acids and rich, ripe tannins. Oak plays a prominent part, lending a smoky caramelization to the black currant and cherry flavors. Could develop, but the sugary sweetness is problematic.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 86 Points
    Monticello Vineyards 2005 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    Tastes young and jammy-fruity now, with fresh acids and rich, ripe tannins. Oak plays a prominent part, lending a smoky caramelization to the black currant and cherry flavors. Could develop, but the sugary sweetness is problematic.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 86 Points
    Monticello Vineyards 2005 Tietjen Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Rutherford)

    Tastes young and jammy-fruity now, with fresh acids and rich, ripe tannins. Oak plays a prominent part, lending a smoky caramelization to the black currant and cherry flavors. Could develop, but the sugary sweetness is problematic.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008