The wine is a deep, inky purple in the glass, with magenta along the edges, just as you'd expect of a Klipsun Cabernet. The nose is a wonderful combination of black licorice and dark chocolate overlaying some floral notes and a hint of oak. The taste is wonderful cascade of black fruit, blackberry, cherry and currant, that transitions to some wonderful flavors of anise and white pepper spice midpalate. The subdued tannins provide for a perfectly smooth, dry and velvety finish that is just a pleasure to experience.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a wonderful example of what can be done with a big Cabernet when a winemaker allows the fruit to truly express itself. This wine would pair well with a lot of big, beefy dishes, hearty stew or shepherd's pie, but tonight I am going classic with a rare grilled prime ribcap, with mashed potatoes topped with an onion demi glace along with some fresh grilled asparagus. Cheers!
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