Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon covers a wide spectrum of profiles. Niner sources fruit from both eastside and westside estate vineyards, Bootjack and Heart Hill respectively, to add a cooler climate dimension to balance the ripe eastside fruit. Niner’s focus on aromatic development shows here, with blackberry, blueberry, fall spice, mild oak toast and touches of leaf and pepper all evident. Hold this wine a bit to let its full palate personality show what the aroma profile is promising, or give it a long decant before serving with rich beef preps.
Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
By Rich Cook