Wow, what incredible aromatics on this wine, it brings me
back to the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival where I first
tasted and then purchased this wine. This wine is a blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, 100% estate grown fruit with alcohol
coming in at 14.1%. On the nose, this blend opens up with aromas of cherry,
figs, soft leather, black pepper, vanilla, savoury spices and attractive cedar
notes. On the mouthfeel, full bodied, big plumy fruit and cedar spices, fresh
acidity and fine chewy tannins. This wine finish is long with a very smooth
texture, seductive fruit and savoury spices lingering. In my view this wine is
drinking at its best right now, with soft tannins and well integrated oak. And
the verdict! The Judge is guilty of being damn delicious, what a treat. Score
92 points.
Purchased at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine
Festival in Vancouver, BC on March 2, 2012
at $45.00
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