The wine is a deep, inky purple at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, classic for a Napa Cabernet. The nose presents aromas of cherry, oak and a bit of dried fig. The taste is a rush of ripe cherry up front that blankets your palate. The cherry transitions nicely to some notes of vanilla and a bit of oak midpalate. The finish is rather subdued, with some nicely structured tannins providing for a very smooth, dry finish that's a refreshing departure from many of the in-your-face Cabernets on the market today.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, it's very nice quality, but not a terrific value at $29. This is a classic big steak wine, though I think it would pair quite nicely with a variety of pasta dishes, smoked brisket or classic barbecue as well. Tonight I'm enjoying this wine with a Thai chili rubbed New York strip along with some grilled baby bok choy and couscous. Cheers!
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