Beaulieu Vineyard Reserve Dulcet 2003

About two weeks ago, I enjoyed a delicious Shiraz Cabernet, so I was excited to find a Cabernet Syrah from Beaulieu Vineyard. At the Philly Wine Festival, the BV table was pouring the 2003 of this wine. Cabernet was clearly the dominant varietal, as the wine exhibited typical Cabernet fruit flavors (the hostess said that Cabernet was 75% of the wine). However, the palate contained the expected Syrah pepper. I would describe this wine as a drink-that-night wine, but also a great accompaniment to a hearty dinner. Three out of five stars.