It's the first Saturday of the new month, which means it's Cellar Saturday! It's the magical day when I raid the cellar to find a bottle of wine at least a decade in the making to open and enjoy. Tonight, I've opened a bottle that hasn't been in my cellar very long as I purchased it from Wine Till Sold Out a month or so ago. The 2014 Titan Wine Company Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spring Mountain District of Napa Valley and from a very strong vintage. So, let's see how this wine has performed over the past decade!
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The wine is an inky black at the center with bright ruby along the edges, just as you might expect from a big Napa Cabernet. A gentle swirl of the glass reveals tempting aromas of blackberry, aged leather and baking spice that is reminiscent of an old library, perfect for relaxing on a chilly winter evening. The first sip is an intriguing adventure, with an introduction of peppery spice and green herbs that transitions easily to some blackberry and plum notes midpalate. The tannins are well structured, supporting a long, smooth dry finish with a reprise of exotic spices at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just an adventurous wine that belies the normal, boring big Napa Cabernet. This wine would pair well with rustic dished, from hearty stews to wild mushroom risotto. Tonight I have taken a traditional route, enjoying this wine with a big Angus ribeye grilled Pittsburgh rare along with some grilled broccolini and oven roasted sweet potatoes with herbs de Provence. Cheers!
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