The wine is a deep, inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, just as you'd expect from a big Napa Cabernet. The nose is chock full of ripe fruit, Bing cherry, blackberry, currant and a bit of herbal notes that remind me of the smell of the winery on my first visit. The taste is a rush of ripe red fruit, cherry, raspberry, currant and strawberry that transitions easily to to some hints of oak, vanilla and caramel midpalate. The velvety tannins are ideal for the wonderfully smooth dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's a great example of a multidimensional Napa Valley Cabernet, exhibiting bold flavors with subtle notes that add to the complexity of this wine. It would pair well with a variety of hearty dishes, from big steaks and chops, to venison and pork tenderloin. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled prime New York strip, along with grilled garlic scapes, bacon roasted asparagus and oven roasted mini potatoes with olive oil and fresh thyme. Cheers!
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