Well, that weekend went quickly! I did manage to get some yard work done yesterday when it was sunny and in the mid-70s, but today was just more work. At least I can sit down to Sunday dinner and enjoy a nice bottle of wine. Tonight, I've opened a bottle of 2017 11*14 'The Definitive' Spring Mountain Cabernet Blend from Napa Valley that I recently bought from Wines Till Sold Out. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (66%), Cabernet Franc (17%), Merlot (16%) and Petit Verdot (1%) from the Spring Mountain AVA of Napa Valley. So, let's see what this wine has to offer!
The wine is an inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, a testament to the heavy hand of Cabernet in the blend. A gentle swirl of the glass releases aromas of blackberry, leather and dusty loam that beckon you to take a sip. And that first sip reveals ample black fruit, blackberry, plum and currant that transitions easily to notes of mocha and hints of cedar midpalate. The tannins are soft and chalky, providing for a velvety smooth and very dry finish that lingers for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a pleasant drinking Bordeaux style blend from a region known for more single varietal offerings. This wine would pair well with big steaks, grilled lamb, braised short ribs or even classic tacos. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled porterhouse with some steamed asparagus with hollandaise. Cheers!
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