100% Cabernet Sauvigon from “Bear Flag Vineyard” north of Calistoga at the base of the Mayacamas mountains. Bordeaux-ish nose of dry aged beef and dried shiitake mushrooms sprinkled over ripe blueberries and Bing cherries. Taste is fresh dark red berries and cherries, slightly liqueur-ish, and a mineral/crushed rock earthy edge. Very firm tannins that cut off the flavors on the finish right now. A decant would certainly help, but this is really built for the cellar and built to last! Enjoy it 2025-2035 for best experience. While $85 is a lot for a bottle of wine, especially one you may […]