Happy Saturday! It's been a day or errands, memorial services and volunteer work today, so now I'm ready for a bit of relaxation and a nice dinner. Tonight I've opened a bottle of wine that just came out and I was fortunate to secure a few bottles given the limited production. The 2019 Manu Propria Ex Animo is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Red Willow Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA of Washington. This is the first time I've been able to secure some of this wine since the 2015 Vintage and I'm looking forward to this wine as it is made with some Clone 191, which is the same Cabernet clone used in the Seven Hills Summit View Cabernet, which is a long-time personal favorite. So, let's see how this wine is shaping up!
The wine is a deep, inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, a testament to the varietal. A gentle swirl reveals aromas of leather, ripe cherry and plum with just a hint of floral notes. The first sip is a rush of cherry that's at first tart, and then evolves into a ripe sweetness, along with some ripe red plum that linger into some mild earthiness of oak and a hint of mint midpalate. The tannins are silky smooth, providing for a delightfully smooth dry finish that lingers into a reprise of tart acidity at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it is a wonderfully classic Cabernet that shines through the classic Bordeaux-esque characteristics that make me love Washington wine. This wine would pair well with a range of hearty winter dishes, from beef stew and chili, to prime rib or hearty pasta. Tonight I am enjoying this wine with a big honkin' porterhouse grilled rare, with some blistered cherry tomatoes, grilled leeks and bacon roasted Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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