The wine is an inky black at the center with bright garnet along the edges, just as you'd expect for a nice Cabernet. The nose presents aromas of leather, oak, balckberry and plum with just a hint of floral notes over the top. The taste is a rush of black cherry at the outset that envelopes the palate before transitioning to some notes of dark chocolate, cassis and eucalyptus midpalate. The tannins are velvety, and wonderfully integrated to support the long, voluptuous dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a marvelously structured, but approachable big red wine. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from steaks and chops to stews and pastas. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with an old school homestyle favorite comfort food, swiss steak with stewed tomatoes along with some roasted garlic mashed potatoes. Cheers!
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