Clois du Bois Marlstone (Alexander Valley) 1999

A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and malbec. Okay but not recommended. Medium depth; purple shading to ruby. Watery rim. Modest nose, with funky undertones. Atypical for cabernet on both nose and palate. The mid-palate is acidic, hollow, and thin; the finish is short and oddly industrial. Tomato paste, dried herbs, iron, and maraschino cherry. Tastes more like steak sauce than wine. Grade: C