Oenophobia: A Fear of Wine
2005 Cameron Hughes Lot 36 - $14 - Well, this is the last Lot of the three we bought from Cameron Hughes Wine. Rutherford Cabernet is usually big and bold, with a more pronounced earthy flavor, commonly referred to Rutherford Dust. The wine is young, which can manifest itself in many ways like too big in the mouth, too oaky or astringent or with too much concentrated flavor on the front palate, and not very balanced or long in the flavor. This wine came out flat. Not a lot of nose, not a lot of mouthfeel. It was a little too sweet with not enough depth of character. We will leave it alone in the cellar awhile and see if it gets better. I have other wines in the cellar that are more approachable right now.
