The wine is an inky black at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, classic for a big Napa Cabernet. The nose is an earthy combination of leather, tar and tobacco with undertones of blackberry and currant. The taste is a rush of tart cherry at the outset that eases into some blackberry flavor before transitioning to some mineral notes of dusty limestone and black pepper spice midpalate. The tannins are rather firm, making for a long, smooth dry finish with a good bit of acidity on the back end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a solid effort for a 50th Anniversary Cabernet. This wine would pair well with steaks and chops, pasta or risotto, but it would also go well with summer barbecue. Tonight I've decided to enjoy this wine with my Sunday dinner of surf 'n' turf, a rare grilled petit filet mignon, grilled lobster tail, and some asparagus. Cheers!
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