Writer’s Block, Lake County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

 A lot of Cabernet drinkers — and some wine writers, for that matter — don’t like the green tones often present when the grape is picked a certain ripeness levels.  Others find that they can be quite complementary when not overdone, and I for one fall solidly in the latter camp.  As in the case of this wine, a touch of bell pepper can add interest and render the wine pairable with a host of foods that riper versions of Cabernet fail to complement well.  Blackberry, black cherry, brown spice and some baker’s chocolate easily join the pepper tones and finish long and integrated.  Nice price, too!