The wine is an inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, as you might expect from a big Napa Cabernet. The nose is a lovely combination of black raspberry, marionberry and plum with undertones of leather and kirsch. The taste is classic Napa Cabernet, with a rush of ripe black fruit, blackberry, plum and cherry that transition nicely to some notes of white peppercorn, dark chocolate and dusty limestone midpalate. The tannins are sturdy and nicely structured to carry the long, smooth and very dry finish.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a great effort from a strong vintage, but didn't quite have the wow factor of some other Cabernets. This wine practically begs to be paired with a big ol' steak, so I'll oblige and enjoy this one with a rare grilled ribeye with some grilled asparagus and a big baked potato with sour cream and chives. Cheers!
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