A big wine in every sense of the word, a big package (very heavy bottle), with loads of flavours, structure, substantial price tag but high on the enjoyment factor. I had purchased this wine while living in Victoria, BC, around Christmas in December of 2008. This wine opens up with aromas of sweet cherry and wild strawberry, stewed rhubarb, spices, cedar and floral notes. On the mouthfeel, full body with alcohol coming in at 15.5% but well balanced by massive fruit, almost too sweet, fine acidity and now, well integrated tannins. An explosion of sweet ripe fruit on the finish with fine grained tannins. On a more technical note, this wine is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Mourvedre aged for 26 months in 100% new French and American oak. Very nice and comforting wine here, score 93 points.
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