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Our 2017 Best Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon
is comprised of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon providing ample heft, backbone and character, while judicious additions of 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec add subtlety, layering and marvelous complexity.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
A dark and nearly opaque ruby hue suggests that King Cab has arrived, immediately confirmed by a powerful and fragrant perfume soaring from the glass. Aroma alone conveys something undeniable about the body and texture of this Cabernet. Notes of rich black currant, blackberry, fresh cracked peppercorns, cedar, warm spices and hints of leather and tobacco all tease the mouthcoating experience that awaits you. Bold flavors of blackberry pick up on the aromas, joined by creme de cassis and ripe boysenberry, made even more enticing with hints of truffle, thyme, tobacco and earth. Concentrated and deep, with ripe tannins and zesty acidity to keep it all fresh from start to finish. Unabashedly youthful right now, it nevertheless feels completely at home at the table already if you are in that kind of mood. Be that as it may, this king will cellar like the champion it is for decades.
Food Affinities
Begging for dishes rich enough to complement its own impressive stature - from the perfect filet mignon to wild mushroom risotto to robust cheese - all the classic Cabernet pairings will work beautifully here.
Ageability
If you choose to open one sooner rather than later, we recommend decanting for a couple of hours to maximize early enjoyment. This 2017 Best Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon will age gracefully under proper cellar conditions for another 15-20 years.
Technical Data
94% Cabernet Sauvignon
02% Cabernet Franc
02% Petit Verdot
02% Malbec
50% New French Oak
22 Months in Barrel
14.8% Alc
Cases Produced: 285
Bottles: August 2019
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