The color is a deep inky purple in the glass, with bright ruby near the edges. The nose presents aromas of leather, blackberry, tar and plum, classic big Cabernet. The taste is quite nice, with some subdued fruit up front, plum, blackberry and cassis, that transitions nicely to some earthy notes of leather, tobacco and dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are still quite youthful, providing a big backbone to the long, smooth and bone dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, it's a very nice Napa Cabernet and it was a great value, as I found this one on sale at my local supermarket for just $20. As hinted to above, tonight I am enjoying this wine with a big rare grilled Angus ribeye along with cheesy potatoes and steamed Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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