Aromas of dark fruit and black currant with notes of spice and vanilla (from aging in oak barrels). This dry red wine shows refined tannins emphasizing the fruit-forward taste of dark fruit with a full-bodied palate and balanced elongated finish.
There's a solid tannic backbone here, with Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon joined by 10% Petite Verdot and 5% Malbec. Aromas and flavors of muddled black cherries, lilacs, caramel and cedar are backed by crisp acidity. Tiny notes of menthol and cocoa hover in the background. — Michael Alberty