Back when I first started getting serious about wine, this was one that I tried to buy every year. While they have some aging potential, generally they did not stay in the cellar that long. It has been several years since we drank our last bottle out of the cellar, but while shopping a couple of weeks ago I spotted this one in the wine room at Norman's Liquors and it just seemed to be begging me to take it home.
This a classic Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. I was not able to find the exact blend for this vintage, but it may also have some Petit Verdot and/or Malbec as well.
The initial nose was dark plum and hints of raspberry. On the palate there was a full-bodied core of dark fruit, cedar and some silky tannins with a inkling of sage on the edges. The finish lasted forever. This was absolutely a fantastic wine. Ready to drink now it probably could stand 7-10 more years in the cellar as well. As noted above though, it may be hard to keep it around that long!
This was definitely not in the everyday price range, clocking in at $57.99 but we thought it was absolutely worth it. If you need a special occasion wine, this would be a good bet.
Cheers!
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