Malk Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District 2008

NVWE NOTES: This is an intense and immediately impressive Cabernet that opens with varietally focused and beautifully ripened aromatics. The nose pours forth in a wave of Cassis, blackberry, blueberry, dark earth and tobacconist-shop spice. On the palate, everything is as plush and concentrated as expected and although the tannic structure is boldly outlined, any impression of coarseness is pushed out of the way by the wines cascade of bright fruit, baking spice and sweet tobacco flavors. With airing a deeper core of rich cherry and mocha is revealed. The finish shows lovely clarity, richness, a supple texture and fine length, and the lingering impressions are of satisfying richness and future promise. Certain to grow in depth and class over the next five years, it could also prove to be long-lived. 286 cases produced.