• 88 Points
    Gallo of Sonoma 1994 Barrelli Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

    Opens with a blast of currants, chocolate, and plenty of fancy, toasty oak. In the mouth, the oak dominates, with vanilla, smoky flavors. Nice “grip” and a complex texture. Probably best to age it for a few more years.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/1999
  • 88 Points
    Gallo of Sonoma 1994 Barrelli Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

    Opens with a blast of currants, chocolate, and plenty of fancy, toasty oak. In the mouth, the oak dominates, with vanilla, smoky flavors. Nice “grip” and a complex texture. Probably best to age it for a few more years.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/1999
  • 88 Points
    Gallo of Sonoma 1994 Barrelli Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

    Opens with a blast of currants, chocolate, and plenty of fancy, toasty oak. In the mouth, the oak dominates, with vanilla, smoky flavors. Nice “grip” and a complex texture. Probably best to age it for a few more years.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/1999
  • 88 Points
    Gallo of Sonoma 1994 Barrelli Creek Cabernet Sauvignon (Sonoma County)

    Opens with a blast of currants, chocolate, and plenty of fancy, toasty oak. In the mouth, the oak dominates, with vanilla, smoky flavors. Nice “grip” and a complex texture. Probably best to age it for a few more years.

    — S.H. Published 11/1/1999