Arbuckle Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles 2023

“Toasted-spice aromas need time to integrate. At this stage, they lend a cafe mocha and vanilla creme-brulee character to ripe plums and blackberries. Steeped-tea tannins extend through the finish. Drink or hold.”

“The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is dark and rich, displaying a blend of sweet lavender and crushed blackberries accentuated by hints of violet pastille. It sweeps across the palate with soft and round textures, offset by tart wild berry fruits as grippy tannins slowly emerge toward the close. Lightly structured, this leaves a gentle tug of fine-grained grip and dark inner florals, tapering off with admirable length.”

“Cherry cola, nutmeg and mushroom aromas show on the nose of this bottling. There's not a ton of texture to the palate, where black cherry and minty spice elements align.”