The wine is lovely deep ruby color in the glass, just as you'd expect from a quality Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is a rush of smoke, leather, blackberry and cherry that just exudes ripe Napa Cabernet. The taste is a rush of ripe black fruit and warm spice, blackberry, plum and cassis overlaid with white pepper spice and kirsch. The tannins are beautifully structured providing for the backbone of a long, smooth, voluptuous finish that seems to last more than a minute.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just what you'd expect from a Napa Cabernet. This wine practically screams to be paired with a big honkin' steak, and it just so happens I have a thick, Angus porterhouse to enjoy with this wine tonight, grilled rare with some grilled leeks, Brussels sprouts and a big baked potato with some sour cream and chives. A perfect finish to a long week, cheers!
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