Community Tasting Note

La Cave d'Argent wrote:

Friday, March 18, 2011 - This wine was tasted in double-blind fashion at Vintage Wines, Ltd. The bottle was kindly provided by Don Shapiro. It is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 9% Merlot, 2% Petite Verdot. The grape source for this wine comes from the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas Mountain range, and the wine is described as being aged for 21 months in "reserve French oak". The robe is opaque ruby, and the moderately intense nose shows aromas of cassis, vanilla and potpourri. Full-bodied on the palate, with low-to-medium acidity and generous toasty oak. The flavors are black fruit and mineral-dominated, but they must relinquish much of the stage to the oak. The middle palate is full, leading to a medium-length, oaky finish. While not unpleasant, it is this taster's opinion that the winemaker was too heavy-handed with the oak. Drink now-12/17.

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