2012 Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Impassable Mountain Reserve, USA, California, Sonoma - Wine Review

Purple in color. Opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, cedar, spice, slight fresh turne loam and bit of chocolate. On the palate, this has ripe but not overtly ripe fruit. Plenty of depth. Very nice, lush texture. Long finish. This is still young and has a way to go before peak but it is absolutely delicious today.

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