by Andrew Chalk
I posted the press release on this wine last week. This article is a tasting note. I was impressed by the value for money and likability of the forward fruit flavors.
Easy to quaff in front of a movie. Equally suitable with the right food: Steak, barbecue beef or pork, game animals, lamb.
NAME: | Ravel & Stitch 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, CA $21d |
COMMENTS | |
APPEARANCE | |
Clarity | clear |
Intensity | Deep |
Color | Ruby |
NOSE | |
Condition | clean |
Intensity | medium plus |
Aroma Characteristics | Cassis, pencil lead, thyme, cinnamon, vanilla |
PALATE | |
Sweetness | dry |
Acidity | Medium |
Tannin | Medium/chewy |
Alcohol | medium |
Body | medium plus |
Flavor intensity | medium plus |
Flavor characterstics | Cassis, raspberry, pencil lead, thyme, cinnamon, vanilla |
Other observations | Ready to drink. Very ripe fruit, likable wine. |
Finish | Medium |
Quality Assessment | Good. |
Bottle aging | Not suitable. |
Sample.
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