Winemaker Larry Cherubino brings us good bang for the buck with this wine, which showcases black fruit and toasty oak with notes of bell pepper and stony minerality in both aroma and flavor, with a finish that brings the smoky oak forward. Give this one a good decant and serve it with peppery beef preparations. Additional note: Pacific Highway Wines and Spirits donates a meal to a food-insecure person for each bottle sold under their umbrella; visit OneBottleOneMeal.com for details.
Robert Oatley, Margaret River (Australia) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
By Rich Cook