This is their middle level Cabernet. Purple in color, some ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, coffee, graphite, dark chocolate and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Good balance. On the palate, this is seriously good. Lush cassis, graphite and spice. This drinking great and should continue for ten to fifteen more years. Great on its own, it will work great with Prime Rib.
One of the early wines from Lou Kapcsandy (RIP) back when these were (barely) affordable. In a great place right now. This is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, graphite, dark chocolate, slight cigar box and char. Full bodied. Deep with layers. On the palate, cassis and slight black cherry with underlying tobacco and earthiness. Great balance. Long finish. This is just about at peak but should be there for ten or fifteen years. A nice wine on its own but probably
This is a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is expressive with cassis, black cherries, dark chocolate and slight coffee. Full bodied. Rich texture with great balance. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is complex and layered. Flavors of cassis, black cherries and chocolate with underlying char. Long finish. This is drinking fantastic right now but should still improve over the next five to ten years. It should drink well for twenty more years after that. Great on its own, this will nee
Opened to celebrate my 63rd birthday. Pop and pour and consumed over several hours. This is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon with the rest made up of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great. Cassis, slight black cherries, cedar, slight camphor, spice and a hint of leather. Full bodied. Medium to firm tannins. On the palate, this is still not at maturity but has started to move in that direction. No doubt it will improve but certainly enjoyable now. Cassis, plums, slight sour black cherries with underlying spice and a bit of dried
