There is some bold charred oak here that takes this Cabernet into what I call the smoked meat zone, which will please fans of the type. It is not short on fruit to balance that character, showing juicy blackberry and cinnamon under the charred notes. Not my personal cup of tea, but there are plenty of fans out there, and this will be a hit. Contains 10% Petit Verdot, 7% Merlot and 5% Lagrein.
Broadside, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
By Rich Cook