The wine is a deep, inky black at the center, with bright ruby along the edges, just as you might expect from a nice Napa Valley Cabernet. A gentle swirl of the glass releases luxurious aromas of leather, anise and tobacco with undertones of violet and ripe blackberry, cherry and currant. Take a sip and you're palate is awash in black jammy fruit that transitions easily to some earthy notes of dusty limestone and black pepper spice and a hint of dark chocolate. The tannins are a bit youthful, providing for a vibrant, but very dry finish that lingers.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it a very pleasant Napa Valley Cabernet, and at just $17, it can be an everyday red wine too! This wine would pair well with big steaks, but I could also see enjoying this wine with lamb, barbecue or even a warm winter beef stew. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare pan-seared filet mignon along with some cheesy potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise. Cheers!
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