DaleW wrote:
> Miles,
> What Cabernets are you talking about? While most may not say on label,
> I think most CalCabs still are blends. I recently mentioned info I
> could find on the California wines labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon I had.
> Only 1 seems to be 100% CS (BV Georges de laTour Resrve). The others
> all had some other grapes blended:

I'll have to look through my collection to see which ones are blended
and which aren't. I know I have a few Concannon Cabs that are 100%.
Some others are Staglin and Silverado.

There are numerous blends still called Cabs but I am finding more and
more 100% Cabs than in years prior. It seemed in the 80's and prior
blending with just a bit of Merlot was common. I don't see that as
much. Some wineries that blend with several varietals don't call it a
Cab or they call it a Cab Assemblage etc.

I really don't drink a lot of Cabs lately. I do like them but its more
difficult to find a great one at a great price. Their popularity grew
strongly over the past several decades. One of my favorites in the 80's
was Caymus SS. I bought it every year for about $25. It's now over
$100 at last look.