The wine is a lovely deep, inky purple color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a quality Cabernet. The nose is classic Cabernet, with notes of black cherry, cassis, graphite and leather. The taste is classic Washington Cabernet, with a more old world style, smooth, voluptuous and elegantly styled making this about as smooth a Cabernet as I've ever had. The tannins are soft and well integrated, to support the long, dry finish that's so smooth, you can't bring yourself to put down your glass! I have theater tickets after dinner tonight, and I'm going to have a hard time not finishing this bottle before I leave!
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9.5, as it's one of the best Cabernets I've had in a long time, and a classic example of how Washington does the varietal. This wine would be great with big steaks, but it's versatile enough to pair with a wide variety of dishes, from a light salad, to wild mushroom risotto to grilled salmon. Tonight, I am fortunate to be enjoying this with a rare grilled prime T-bone, with grilled leeks and asparagus, a perfect summer dinner. Cheers!
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