Bordeaux Blend

This is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc from Bordeaux.  Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is dusty with cassis, sawdust, blueberries and cedar.  Full bodied.  Firm tannins.  Nice texture.  Good acidity.  On the palate, flavors of cassis, blueberries, slight tobacco, and char.  A minty note at the end.  This is drinking well and close enough to peak.  Drink over the next ten years.  It is great on its own and will work well with bigger foods.  Grilled Lamb Medallions would be a nice pairing.