This is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cassis, dust and slight dishwasher note (not pleasant). Full bodied. Medium tannins. Much better on the palate. Cassis with a fair amount of oak. Moderate finish. This drinks easy on its own and would be nice with a burger or plate of pasta. Drink over the next few years.
This is an outstanding value in Cabernet.
I am a big fan of this (and the regular bottling) and find it some of the best values in high end Cabernet from California. This is still young and tight and in need of some air or better, cellar time. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, coffee and char. Just a lovely texture hinting at a bright future. Tingly acidity. Firm tannins. Lots of fruit. Cassis with underlying char. Deep. Long finish. Delicious. This will drink well for the next fifteen, maybe twenty years. Great on its own, this would work great with a really great burger
This is a great value in California Cabernets. Purple in color with ruby swirls. The nose is very nice with cassis, baking spices, slight figs and slight fresh oak. On the palate, this drinks easily but also has some structure to it. Cassis flavors wrapped with spice and char. Medium tannins. This drinks well on its own now but will continue to mature and likely improve slightly over the next ten years. This will work well with grilled and roasted meats or fowls.
