Community Tasting Note

Vinacull wrote:

Monday, June 11, 2012 - Abe & Arthur's Steakhouse, NYC. P&P, two bottles, consistent impression. Color vibrant cherry red with some dark tones, medium-full body. Bouquet was unfortunately restrained despite much swirling. I should have insisted on decant, but they didn't seem inclined. Classic aromas of black currant, black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, and a touch of cinnamon. On the palate, smooth and delicious dark cherries the slightest touch sweet, dark berries, a little mocha. Fruit forward and with silky texture backed by moderate fine tannins. Nice depth of fruit helps carry this into a medium finish. Overall, Exc/Outs based on flavors, texture and finish as a well made Cali-cab, but I agree with other notes that it was lacking in complexity and not particularly memorable. For me certainly worth 35-40, but the typical retail is 20 above that, and at the restaurant charge of over 100 a bottle was a kick in the money clip.

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