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This is a blend of 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Blanc, along with 7% Aged Reserve Blend. Golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse with lots of tiny bubbles. The nose is deep with apples and minerality. Maybe a touch of lemon citrus. Crisp acidity. Full bodied. On the palate, flavors of red apples and slight minerality. Good finish. This is delicious now and should drink well for five to eight years. It will drink well on its own and with about any food. A nice choice with Sushi.
This is one of the better Sonoma Cabs I have had. Purple in color with some ruby hues, opaque and bright. The nose is elegant but still powerful with cassis, black cherries, baking spices and slight fresh tobacco notes. Great texture. Medium tannins. Nice acidity. On the palate, this is young but already showing nice complexity. Layers of black cherries and cassis with a touch of earthiness and char. Long finish. This is delicious on its own and will work well with foods. It would works nicely with Eggplant Parmesan. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.
