Bordeaux Blend

Very  nice showing for this inexpensive Cabernet from Argentina.  This is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec.  Deep garnet in color, clear and bright.  The nose has black cherries, some cassis and a hint of bakings spices.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this is straightforward and accessible.  Flavors of black cherries.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with a bit of food.  A nice choice with a (veggie) Burger.  Drink over the next five years.  

From a Jeroboam (5 liter bottle). No J.23 out of 58. The bottle had been standing upright for a while. When the lead capsule was removed, the cork had at some point, likely recently, fallen into the bottle. The bottle was decanted a bit at a time as people arrived and wanted a pour. About 10 to 20 ounces at a time. The wine exceeded our highest expectations. This must have been a monster wine when bottled. The wine is purple in color with a slight dark brown hue. A bit flat but opaque. The nose is great with leather, earthiness, slight cherry fruit, dusty attic and slight mint.

This is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Petite Verdot, and 13% Syrah,  The bottle lists 15.7% abv.  The wine is purple, opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with cassis, black raspberries, slight plum, baking spice, and interesting pine note.  Full bodied.  Medium to firm tannins.  On the palate, this is a "jammy" wine.  Lush flavors of black raspberries, cassis, and black cherries with some char.  Long finish.  This drinks well on its own and would work well with big flavors.  This would be a nice choice with spicy Indian cuisine.  Drink over the next seven to ten years.