The wine is a bit lighter in body than your typical Cabernet, emblazoned with bright ruby color in the glass. The nose presents welcoming aromas of leather, toasted oak and warm cherry pie that beckons you to take a sip. That first sip is a rush of ripe blackberry, plum and cherry with a good bit of acidity, which transitions to some earthy notes of dusty loam, vanilla bean and dark chocolate midpalate. The tannins are youthful but well behaved, providing for a lovely, smooth dry finish with just a bit of acidity at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine an 8.5, as it's a very nicely composed Cabernet that will likely improve a bit with some time in the cellar. This wine would pair well with a variety of hearty winter dishes, from beef stew and braised short ribs, to baked pasta or risotto. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a pan seared bison New York Strip, oven roasted white and purple potatoes and steamed green beans almondine. Cheers!
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