Red

Cabernet Sauvignon

Fritz

Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
United States
Region
Dry Creek Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meat · lamb · hard cheeses · barbecue

Rated vintages

  • 200690 pts

    Good for Fritz for holding this Cab back for a few years to let it mellow. It's still a pretty tannic, primary fruit-laden Cabernet, with briary blackberry, cherry, raspberry and red currant flavors. But judging by the firm tannins, it has an interesting future. Fine now, and sh…

  • 200591 pts

    Fritz has made tremendous progress with Cab over the years, and their '05 represents an exciting new step. It's true to the variety, a smoothly dry, tannic wine that brims with currants, cherries and cocoa. Yet it showcases the brambly, briary, peppery notes you find in the best…