There are only 836 half cases of this wine out there - $24.99 (suggested price is $39.99)
The beautifully proportioned bottle and elegant label barley do justice to the treat that awaits you after you get the cork out!
I decanted this wine through a venturi and let it sit for just a few minutes to take the edge off. The juice is a beautiful deep grapey color with some tints of strawberry at the edges. The aroma is a rich combination of cedar and black currant. The wine is remarkably concentrated, likely due to the small size of the berries generated by the mountain location of the vineyards. The smaller grapes mean a higher skin-to-juice ration with more intense concentration and better balanced tannins. The fruit in the mouth is largely a deep black cherry with a very slight hint of mint on the finish. While the wine is complex, the bold tannins do not distract you from the superb balance and delicate mouth feel. This is a fine choice for tasters and wine lovers who are looking for that perfect balance of aggressiveness that cabernet offers but want to be able to enjoy the wine today.
Tasting notes from Captain Mark
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