Meteor, Perseid Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions and sappy garrigue-like nuances all

and sappy garrigue-like nuances all emerge from this medium to full-bodied effort that has outstanding purity of fruit

with lots of kirsch and dark berry fruits

The light-bodied palate is elegantly styled

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting

lively Pinot Noir

Meteor, Perseid Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions and sappy garrigue-like nuances all(14. 7% alcohol), Bright medium ruby. Pungent aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice pastille and minerals are lifted by herbal and violet nuances. Juicy, savory and tight, offering high pitched flavors of black fruits, spicy herbs and bitter chocolate oak. No shortage of flavor intensity or energy but this extremely primary wine still needs time to expand in bottle. Seems to rely more on its acidity than on its tannic edge for structure. This wine