Pine Ridge Vineyards - Howell Mountain - Napa - Cabernet Sauvignon - 2007 - $90 - (Modern-Classic, Ager, Showpiece) - Clear edges but an opaque center to this dark ruby/black wine which fades slightly to a purple/ruby rim. High concentration, high viscosity and a highly intense nose of blackberry, blueberry syrup and red currants soaked in a mixture of Arabica extract, cocoa beans and cocoa butter. An Earthy note of liquid iron and ground pomace balance a fruit dominated initial attack, just enough to make you consider St. Emilion.
On the palette, the wine is dry and rich with dark fruits and coffee/cocoa notes, but with a higher than expected level of acidity. The tannins are Classic Howell Mountain: ripe, mouth coating and of mineral tinged-skin origin. These mineral quailities seemed to elongate the finish and were dotted with blueberry and bitter-sweet chocolate. A real stunner...
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