The wine is a deep inky black at the center with bright garnet along the edges, classic for a great Cabernet. The nose is a very Bordeaux-esque affair with lots of ripe cherry, dried herbs, oak and tobacco that just dare you to take a sip. The taste is a rush of black cherry and plum up front that transitions easily to some notes of savory herbs and dark chocolate midpalate. The dusty tannins mark a pleasurable surrounding for such a wonderfully full, structured dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a pleasure to drink right now, but would like improve even more with some time in the cellar. With a limited production of just 149 cases, this is a wine to grab while you can! This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from lamb to mushroom risotto to hearty pasta, but tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled porterhouse with some of the biggest bacon roasted Brussels sprouts I've seen! Cheers!
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