Bordeaux-like effort with beautiful elegance
this wine shows a deep color and intense aromas and flavors of cherry
violet and currant backed by creamy
berry and very fine tannins
not high enough to make that AVA
Bryant Family 2009 750mL Italy Bordeaux-like effort with beautiful elegance"Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon struts flamboyantly out of the glass with notions of crme de cassis, blackberry pie and plum preserves plus hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice, sauted herbs, cast iron pan and charcuterie. Full bodied, rich, seductive and oh so decadent, it has a firm level of beautifully plush tannins and loads of exotic spice and savory layers, finishing long and mineral laced." Wine Advocate, RP97 (LPB), tasted