Tasted blind, I guessed Napa Merlot (Screaming Eagle The Flight). It was so open and accessible, it was quite surprising to find out it was a five year old First Growth. Gorgeous wine. It is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is tight but with air, black cherries, chocolate, cassis, spice, and dust. Full bodied. Firm tannins. On the palate, black cherries, cassis, and a slight dry earthiness. Deep. Complexity that unwinds in the glass. Long finish. Delicious. It will definitely get better, but was so good right now. Still, hold for ten years, and drink for forty after that. Probably better with food. It went really with with a Quinoa Bowl (vegetarian), but would go well with Pot Roast, too. No doubt this will be a 100 pointer with a bit more time!
