WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
A pristine, deep ruby hue is followed by a spicy and absolutely captivating nose. Powerful, young and still primary aromas of black currant, peppercorn and damp earth with just a hint of bay leaf and vanilla confirm you have a noble Cabernet in the glass. The palate is both mouthcoating and lithe, with ripe tannins that offer balanced structure and support to the loads of black cherry, blueberry and baking spices. Blue Rock’s signature bright acidity carries the finish all the way through and promises another exciting evolution, whether decanted tonight or in your cellar for years to come. All of the traditional Cabernet pairings will work wonderfully — red meats, reduction sauces, and mushroom dishes — plus herbed tomato, poultry stock and heavier cream sauces. The combination of fruit and acidity here will shine with any and all of these culinary delights.
TASTING NOTES:
Inviting aromas of ripe red and black berries, lead pencil and vanilla bean. Full-bodied with lovely concentration and intensity. Velvety tannins. Nuanced notes of spice and dried herbs accent the wonderfully ripe fruit. A hint of bark comes through at the end. Best after 2023.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
This wine offers undeniable power and also value, with substantial structure, polished and powdery tannins and lasting elegance. Blueberry, blackberry and black cherry reside within a context of integrated oak, baking spice and vanilla, dense through a powerful finish.
- Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts.
