The wine is a lovely ruby color in the glass, somewhat lighter than a typical Napa Cabernet. The nose of chock full of classic Napa Cabernet aromas, leather, red fruit and cassis. The taste is a wonderful array of black fruit, blackberry, cherry and plum that transition nicely to some notes of mint and dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are nicely integrated, resulting in a long smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it’s just what you’d expect from a solid Napa valley Cabernet. This wine would pair well with a variety of steaks and chops as well as hearty Italian dishes. Despite the pairing suggestions, I enjoyed this wine with some dessert of fresh cannoli from Modern Pastry in the north end of Boston. Cheers!
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