2004 Terra Valentine cabernet

I savored it over the course of three nights, but took no notes because no specific or startling (or overdone?) fruity, spicy adjectives came to mind for it. It was just very good.

It seems that the best wines are like this -- no one taste stands out, hollering "licorice" or "plum," but every sip and each glassful is luscious, soothing, and sophisticated. This won't surprise us too much here, as we have met Terra Valentine before. 

Retail, about $40.