WINEMAKER'S NOTE:
Deep ruby. Surprisingly forward black cherry and cherry cola join warm spice, savoryolive and soy among the initial aromas. Medium-to-full-bodied, with an increasingly chunkymouthfeel as the young tannins loosen their grip with air. Pleasantly fresh as it opens, with layers of fresh-cut herbs and blueberries adding to the mix. The wine finishes with fine, firm tannins and flavors of bay leaf and black tea. A lively, intriguing wine, fun to return to in the glass.
Pair with grilled or roasted flank, skirt or strip steak, especially with a fresh herb preparation like chimichurri or a board dressing. Or a keep the main simple and add rich, herb-laden sides like spanakopita, pesto, or crispy, smashed roast potatoes with fresh-cut parsley and basil.
TASTING NOTES:
All Cabernet Sauvignon (Clone 7) aged in 100% new French oak for 23 months, Hendry's 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is another well-priced offering from this family-owned and operated winery. Classically styled, this medium to full-bodied wine is silky textured but firm, needed some time to open up and reveal cassis and blueberry shadings. Hints of black tea leaves and vanilla add complexity to the lingering finish. Rating: 92+
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts.
Ripe and focused, with a mix of gently mulled plum and black cherry fruit underscored by hints of warm loam, singed cedar and tobacco leaf. Drink now through 2032. 1,100 cases made.
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Wine Spectator, 90 pts.
