http://www.bennettlane.comRSS feeds for BennettLaneWinery60http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/The-Tasting-Panel.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=103http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=103&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/The-Tasting-Panel.aspxBlue Reviews - by Anthony Dias Blue In each issue, Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dias Blue selects a wide range of the best wines and spirits from among the more than 500 he samples over the course of a month.  The reviews are subjective editorial evaluations, made without regard to advertising, and products are scored on a 100-point scale. 90 Points - Bennett Lane 2007 Turn 4 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley ($20) Smooth and lush with plum and sweet oak; rich texture, density, depth and spice with a long finish. View ArticleblaneFri, 01 Jan 2010 04:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:103http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/Chicago-Tribune.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=99http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=99&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/99/Chicago-Tribune.aspxIt's time for a little vino indulgence Bill Daley   Given the sour economy, one could be forgiven for buying only bargain wine, boxed wines even, for holiday meals and celebrations. But let's say there's a last-minute miracle: Your Scrooge of a boss turns wildly generous; Auntie Mame turns up in the guise of your free-spending Uncle Joe; you win the lottery. Look, it can happen. So with a pocket full of cash ready to burn, head to your nearest wine store and treat yourself to a splurge. The downturn in the economy and a sagging market for superpricey wines may mean you'll get a bargain as well. Consider these six premium California reds recommended by our tasting panel. Whether the bottle is meant for Christmas present or Christmas future, these Napa Valley wines combine a fruit-forward friendliness with the tannic structure needed for aging. All are cabernet sauvignon or Bordeaux-style blends. Go big and bold!   2006 Bennett Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve: This cab has a bright, perfumy nose, a velvety texture and a big, deep flavor of berries with notes of chocolate, black pepper and spice. Serve with beef Burgundy, flank steak roulade, roast goose. ✭✭✭ $95      blaneTue, 22 Dec 2009 04:33:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:99http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/winereviewonlinecom.aspx#Comments0http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=58&ModuleID=467&ArticleID=98http://www.bennettlane.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=98&PortalID=0&TabID=58http://www.bennettlane.com/Winery/Reviews/tabid/58/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/winereviewonlinecom.aspxBennett Lane, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 ($55): The Bennett Lane Cabs have always impressed, and that success has pushed the prices upward in recent vintages. That said, the basic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at $55 is anything but wishful thinking. This powerful Cab delivers intense aromas of cassis and blackberry, is richly layered, and supported by fine tannins. The oak is well judged, and this wine finishes with great persistence. It's the complete package, well worth the price if you are up for an indulgence.   94 Points Robert WhitleyblaneTue, 08 Dec 2009 04:27:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:98