This wine shows restrained ripeness in the form of an herbal aromatic edge and a medium-bodied profile, yet there’s nothing green or vegetal about the wine, which could actually pass for Bordeaux if tasted blind. Dark berry fruit is accented with notes of dried herbs and fresh dill, with nicely polished tannins and subtle wood. Platinum award winner at the 2014 San Diego International Wine Competition.
Lucas & Lewellen, Santa Barbara County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Michael Franz