Mount Eden Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions powerful and serious larger-scaled flavors

powerful and serious larger-scaled flavors are overtly muscular though the exceptionally tannic and somewhat tough finish disrupts the balance

but also age

Lavender undertones

liquid smoke and garrigue

Mount Eden Vineyards, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions powerful and serious larger-scaled flavorsBarely peering out of its primary stage, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is a definitive example of the quality and complexity attained at this property. It has a knockout nose with intense, explosive aromas of pencil shavings, graphite, autumn leaves, black fruit compote and wet moss. The palate is velvety, ripe and multidimensional with impressive width and length. Its youthfulness is evidenced in the persistent and commanding tannin structure,