title: Thornton 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (South Coast)
description: Smells hot and rubbery,  cherry cola-like and syrupy, not a good sign. In the mouth, it's awkwardly sweet and gluey, with the flavor of sweetened rose hip tea, and fairly hefty tannins. Not going anywhere. —S.H.
variety: Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot