Textbook violet aromas burst from this glass, accompanied by dark fruits — plum, black cherry and blackberry. Rustic tannins hold everything tightly together, with notes of chocolate and Bergamont coming forward in the finish. Another complex bottling from winemaker Henrik Poulsen. Go for a bold meat dish here — lamb or prime rib of beef.
Acumen, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
By Rich Cook