Like the previous vintage, this west coast Cab is initially somewhat closed on the nose, highlighting tomato leaf and green bell pepper notes. But as it warms, more fruit floats to the fore. The palate is equally austere, pinched by drying tannins that leave little room for the fruit. It's nice to see such restraint, but more generosity and texture would also be welcome.
Like the previous vintage, this west coast Cab is initially somewhat closed on the nose, highlighting tomato leaf and green bell pepper notes. But as it warms, more fruit floats to the fore. The palate is equally austere, pinched by drying tannins that leave little room for the fruit. It's nice to see such restraint, but more generosity and texture would also be welcome.
Like the previous vintage, this west coast Cab is initially somewhat closed on the nose, highlighting tomato leaf and green bell pepper notes. But as it warms, more fruit floats to the fore. The palate is equally austere, pinched by drying tannins that leave little room for the fruit. It's nice to see such restraint, but more generosity and texture would also be welcome.
Like the previous vintage, this west coast Cab is initially somewhat closed on the nose, highlighting tomato leaf and green bell pepper notes. But as it warms, more fruit floats to the fore. The palate is equally austere, pinched by drying tannins that leave little room for the fruit. It's nice to see such restraint, but more generosity and texture would also be welcome.