The wine has the classic look of a Cabernet, with a deep inky center and bright ruby along the edges. The nose is a cascade of ripe jammy fruit, blackberry, plum and currant with undertones of mint and lavender. The taste is rush of rich fruit, blackberry, cherry and plum that ease into notes of vanilla and caramel midpalate, with a hint of graphite at the finish. The tannins are still a bit tightly wound, providing for a very smooth dry finish that lingers in the palate.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's very approachable now, but could improve with a few years in the cellar (thankfully I bough extra, so we can revisit this one in the mid-2020s!). This wine would pair well with a variety hearty, yet casual dishes, from steaks and barbecued ribs to burgers and brats. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a classic plate of beef tacos, as the fruit accentuates the spice of the beef and coolness of the sour cream and avocado. Cheers!
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