Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon North Coast 2012: Ripe blackberry, cherry, bell pepper, oak;
finishes with mocha, spice, some black currant bite; dry, bit heavy in the mouth with uneven finish; as the winery’s value-price cab, it is serviceable mass-production pour, but their value-price pinot noir is clear upgrade and their vineyard-designated cabs earn higher pricing and more praise. $14