Robert Young Scion 2005

This wine is all Alexander Valley. The 2005 Scion is fruity, juicy and inviting. It has flesh and a supple, round body with good mid-body supported by fine-grained tannins. The many components of the wine give it a long finish chock full of cherry fruit, clean barrel char and toast. The 2005 vintage of California Cabernet Sauvignon is highly regarded in the wine industry, much like the 1997 vintage was. After the light load of fruit the grapevines supported in 2004, the vines in 2005 were full of energy, enough to set and ripen a robust crop. To help the vines do their job, we sent our crews into the Scion vineyard sections and dropped nearly half the clusters to the ground. The summer and fall were warm and the fruit ripened very well. The wine is dark crimson in color.

Wine Enthusiast
A fine Cabernet that defines Alexander Valley’s benchlands. It’s entirely dry, a subtle wine whose herb-tinged blackberries, cherries and cedar turn increasingly complex in the glass. Shows a lightness and airy feeling that differentiates it from the heavier cult Napa style. Already throwing some sediment, so you might want to decant it before serving.
Score: 93. —Steve Heimoff, August 01, 2010.