Obsidian – Half Mile – Cabernet Sauvignon

Description

Overview: The name, Half Mile, refers to the elevation at which the wine is cultivated. At 2,640′ elevation, Obsidian Ridge may produce the only wine made in California at a half-mile high. The vines utilized were planted back in 2000. The blend is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon, with the remaining nearly equal parts Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. The grapes are pressed and blend, and then age for 31 months in Hungarian Oak.

Tasting Notes: Aromatically the wine has notes of blackberries, dried cherries, licorice, and newly chopped pine. On the palate, there are flavors of cocoa powder, espresso, and juicy blackberries. The wine finishes with a neatly taut tannic structure and an underlying earthy element.

Pairing: Lamb rump, goat cheese ravioli and confit lemon

Points: 95, Wine Enthusiast

Format / ABV:750 ml / 14.9%

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