This is primarily a Cabernet Sauvignon blend, but all five noble grapes are used to produce this fruit-forward savory wine that might rival a young Bordeaux blend. This wine is dark purple wine in color and gets your attention on the pour. It is rich on the palate with dark berry fruit, black pepper, savory notes, and balanced acidity. Tannins are present and will continue to integrate as this is a young wine. The light presence of oak is akin to a rugged infant, as the wine was only released one year ago. I’m confident it will age and present very well as an adolescent.
The wine is an excellent full-bodied wine and is drinking beautifully now. It was begging for Italian food, specifically a dark red meat sauce, or grilled Steak. I’m wondering if Kenny has Italian roots, or wishes he did 😉 I like this wine a lot and will visit the winery upon my next trip to Sonoma County. Read Kenny Kahn’s interview here.