Dark and dangerously gulpable, this Cabernet offers a riot of fruit flavors and evocative textures. The tannins are well integrated and the finish is long and gratifying. The fact that 2011 was a comparatively cool year in California did not affect EOS’s natural exuberance — on the contrary, the relatively lower temperatures may have added an extra measure of zing.
EOS, Central Coast (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Marguerite Thomas