by David M. Bueker » Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:34 pm
Served blind by our tasting group host, this was my favorite wine of the night, and while clearly California, stood toe to toe in terms of grace/elegance with the two Bordeaux that followed. Loaded with cassis fruit, subtle (yes!) oak spice, gravelly earth, and just a hint of green herbs, this was almost exactly what I look for in Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit and tannins were balanced for significant further evolution, so I will stay hands off my personal bottles for a while,
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