Happy Cellar Saturday! It's that magical first Saturday of the month when I raid the cellar for something at least a decade in the making. Tonight I've opened a bottle from a producer that I've featured on previous Cellar Saturdays last year, featuring the 2013 and 2012 vintages, and not it's time for the 2014 Cobblestone Vineyards Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. This wine is a 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Atlas Peak region of Napa Valley. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a classic Napa Cabernet, with an inky black center and bright ruby along the edges. The nose presents aromas of prune, blackberry and currant, with undertones of leather and tobacco that will have you imagining an Ivy League library. The first sip is a rush of sweet black fruit, cherry, blackberry and currant that wash over your palate before transitioning to some notes of black pepper spice intermingled with caramel and vanilla notes. The tannins are well structured, providing for a classic dry Napa finish that seems to linger for a minute or more.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a really well made Cabernet that has stood the test of time. This wine would pair well with a variety of aged cheeses, braised short ribs, wild mushroom risotto, or a classis grilled steak. I've opted for the latter and tonight I am enjoying this wine with a rare grilled T-bone steak, blistered yellow grape tomatoes, grilled broccolini and a big baked potato. Cheers!
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