• 88 Points
    Wente 2005 The Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley)

    This is Wente's priciest Cabernet. It's a smooth, velvety wine of obvious appeal, with ripely attractive black currant, mocha, spicy plum and pepper flavors wrapped into firm, fine tannins. Made in the modern style, it's very soft. Doesn't seem like an ager. Drink now through 2011.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 88 Points
    Wente 2005 The Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley)

    This is Wente's priciest Cabernet. It's a smooth, velvety wine of obvious appeal, with ripely attractive black currant, mocha, spicy plum and pepper flavors wrapped into firm, fine tannins. Made in the modern style, it's very soft. Doesn't seem like an ager. Drink now through 2011.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 88 Points
    Wente 2005 The Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley)

    This is Wente's priciest Cabernet. It's a smooth, velvety wine of obvious appeal, with ripely attractive black currant, mocha, spicy plum and pepper flavors wrapped into firm, fine tannins. Made in the modern style, it's very soft. Doesn't seem like an ager. Drink now through 2011.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008
  • 88 Points
    Wente 2005 The Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley)

    This is Wente's priciest Cabernet. It's a smooth, velvety wine of obvious appeal, with ripely attractive black currant, mocha, spicy plum and pepper flavors wrapped into firm, fine tannins. Made in the modern style, it's very soft. Doesn't seem like an ager. Drink now through 2011.

    — S.H. Published 12/31/2008