The wine is a deep, inky color at the center, with bright ruby along the edges. The nose is a complex tangle of earthy notes and rich fruit, leather and peat with notes of black cherry and blueberry with hints of black pepper. The taste is a rush of ripe black fruit, cherry, blueberry and boysenberry that transitions to some notes of pipe tobacco and a hint of mocha with some wonderful peppery spice on the finish. The tannins are well structured and integrated, providing a nice base for the elegant and smooth dry finish that lingers on the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9 as it's got the character and presence of a wonderful old vine Cabernet. This wine would pair well with lamb, steak, wild mushroom risotto or some hearty pasta. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime petite filet mignon with some mashed potatoes with chives, garnished with a Merlot reduction and some bacon roasted Brussels sprouts.
If you'd like to try this wine, it's still available from Forgeron cellars at the following link. Cheers!
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