The 2017 Bear Cub Red Wine (65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, and 17% Syrah) is a terrific red offering lots of earthy red and blue fruits as well as complex notes of chocolate, roast coffee, tobacco, and even a touch of tapenade (no doubt due to the Syrah). It’s medium to full-bodied, mouth-filling, and balanced, and a superb value.