This is a wine to lay down for several years, although drinking well now. This wine has the structure to last for years, evolving and developing flavors and complexity. Hints of licorice, dark plum and berry fruits, wonderful concentration, a beauty of a Cabernet from an under-appreciated winery. Best buys and cellar selection. Dark ruby color, definitely unfiltered and unfined.
Nose has distinct foresty, woodsy scent, clean healthy earth notes.
Strong tannins are balanced by big dark and red fruits, long finish has hints of anise, tannins pick up with the finish but fruit still balances them well. A richness in the mid palate heralds a very well made wine, could be laid down for a year. 100 or so cases made. The aromas are framed by aromatic spices reminiscent of vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, and carry ripe melon flavors wrapped in toasted hazelnut and sweet oak. The mouth feel is quite rich and viscous, yet retains a structured mineral backbone.