The wine is a deep, inky black at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, just as you might expect from a Cabernet heavy blend. The nose is wonderfully Bordeau-esque blend of aromas, leather, smoke, anise, dried herbs and a hint of mint over the top. The taste is a rush of cool, black fruit, black cherry, boysenberry and plum, that transition to some mineral notes along with black pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are somewhat tight, but provide for an exceptionally long, dry finish, with a reprise of anise at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8, as it's just about reaching its peak potential now, and it was a great value at just $15! This wine would pair well with a broad range of Mediterranean dishes, steaks, wild game or nice earthy mushroom dishes. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with some wild Alaskan pollack filets seasoned with herbs de Provence along with some bacon roasted Brussels sprouts and some farro. Cheers!
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