Although this wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (53%) and Merlot (47%), the wine has the color of a big bold Cabernet in the glass. The nose is very pleasant, with notes of leather, rich dark fruit and some dusty limestone. The taste is immediately full of fruit, rich blackberries, cherries and cassis that effortlessly transitions to musty earth, a hint of green grass and chocolate midpalate. The tannins are very pronounced, yet well structured, leading to a long, smooth, very dry finish. Although the finish is a bit tight at this young age, I suspect this wine will age quite well and become more complex with a few years of maturity.
Overall I would rate this one a solid 8.5, as it's a wine that exudes quality that belies the $39 price tag (don't get me wrong, it's not an everyday drinking wine on my budget, but in my view the value far exceeds the price!). Tonight I am enjoying it with a nice rare Angus ribeye, a baked potato and some steamed broccoli, a perfect match for this bold red wine. And with only 345 cases produced, it looks like I need to order a few more bottles before they are sold out! Cheers!
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