The wine is a deep, inky purple at the center, with bright garnet along the edges. The nose is a layered affair, with aromas of smoke, intermingled with earthy notes of dusty limestone, interwoven with black currant and blueberry fruit, overlaid with light floral aromas. There is a lot going on there! The taste is not at all what I was expecting, that being a rush of ripe fruit similar to many big, bold Cabs. Instead, there were so many earthy flavors, green grass, cedar and smoke that danced around flavors of caramel, black currant and anise. The tannins are quote robust, offering a solid base for the long, smooth and exceptionally dry finish, which seems to go on and on for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, with room to get even better with some time in the bottle. It's such a different Cabernet, and pleasantly so that it really makes you want to sip all afternoon. But alas, I also need some dinner, and this wine would be ideal with a broad variety of dishes, from pasta and stews to a classic steak. Tonight I am of course enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime New York Strip with grilled Brussels sprouts and a baked potato with butter and sour cream. This wine just holds up exceedingly well with steak, cheers!
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