The wine has the classic Cabernet look, deep inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges. The nose is a luxurious combination of leather, oak, smoke and spice notes over subtle layers of black fruit. The taste is a subdued rush of blackberry and black cherry up front that evolves into notes of dark chocolate, Asian spice and dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are somewhat subdued, presenting a nice complexity that's so often missing from big Napa Cabernets, while the finish is long, voluptuous and very dry.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a wonderful, high-quality Cabernet that was also a great bargain at just $25. This wine would be perfect with a rare bone-in New York strip, prime rib or braised short ribs, but tonight is Taco Tuesday, so I'm enjoying this wine with some steak tacos! The richness of the fruit is a perfect foil to the earthy spice of my taco meat, cheers!
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