Alterra 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Another staff pick from Total Wine does well on A Wine A Week. I'm a fan; very cherry forward with well-balanced, mild tannins. Dries up fairly quickly on the finish.

At $14, it's slightly better than expected and I certainly enjoyable. That said, I'd probably roll the dice on an unknown in this price range before going after the Alterra again. 6/10 rating.