Recently tried a new wine “Edge” 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, very nice at only $18. This appears to be another second label with the excess juice of a much more expensive California winery. The wineries web site claims that the wine is “Blended by a notable winemaker,” this must be the current marketing strategy to move excess wine. So who is the “notable winemaker”?

Other wines that are rumored to be excess juice are Waterstone using Harlen and Whispering Dove using Pahlmeyer. These wines drink pretty nice for the money, so there may be some merit to the rumors. Does anyone know of some other second labels?

I had the opportunity to taste all three (Edge, Waterstone, & W. Dove). All fantastic! I think the Edge was around the same price as the Waterstone and had a better structure. I'm curious to find out who the winemaker is....

Think Stags Leap

Notable but not at the forefront.

Have your tried the 02 X Napa Cab? Awesome stuff and loaded to the gills with flavor.

Stags Leap Winery or Cellar? Gotta get a bottle of that "X." For the money that Edge was pretty dang good.

neither, a little further south

had the 01 and was not very impressed with it...maybe the 02 is better

'02 was pretty juicy stuff. It's also at a price where it won't hurt your wallet to give it a try.

Sorry to drift, but what is the feeling of the '01 Mondavu Napa Cab? Not the reserve, but the $25 bottle.

'01 Mondavi wasn't bad. A bit on the oaky side. You can find it for under $20. Still think that Edge is a better wine at that price range.

I bought a couple of bottles of Edge and I tryed one last night.

I had three (3) people taste the Edge with me.

We were all in agreement that this wine is drinkable (85) (note this rating was very generous) but I personally only drink 4-5 bottles a week and I want to drink better wine when I do drink.

The price is great and wine is Ok but why not drink a little less often and drink much better cal cabs at a price of $40-45?

so much for my opinion

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Here are my notes on the '02 Edge.