On the nose you will find aromas of black cherry, plum, cassis, cocoa and some earthy notes In the glass there are flavors of black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and slight eucalyptus. Winemaker Kevin Hall describes the 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon as one of the most elegant in recent years. A classic pairing is beef, lamb and tuna. A perfect summer pairing is grilled blue cheese stuffed burger.
Overall 2009 was a cooler vintage with fewer heat spikes than in past years, so the acidity of this vintage is slightly higher than prior releases. The growing season allowed for uniform ripening in the Alexander Valley which led to wines with good structure, balance and complexity.
WE 90, EDITORS CHOICE Elegant and balanced with rich concentrated flavors of black cherry, plum, cassis, chocolate and spicy polished finish. -Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points