Meteor, Perseid Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions Sappy and penetrating on the

Sappy and penetrating on the palate

lively Pinot Noir

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

Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting

chestnut and bay leaf

Meteor, Perseid Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions Sappy and penetrating on the(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