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$30, 5 stars, 93 points, bekaa valley, cabernet sauvignon, lebanon, merlot, syrah
Deep garnet colored with moderate staining on the walls and a high viscosity (14% ABV). The nose has intense aromas of baking spices with ripe blackberry, cassis, black plum, vanilla, coffee, menthol and mulberry preserves. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins that are slightly chalky. The wine is full bodied and I get medium (+) intensity flavors of ripe black berries, finely integrated oak nuance and tertiary development. The vanilla, baking spices, coffee and menthol are the supporting characters to the blackberry, mulberry and cassis notes. The finish is long and delicious. One of my favorite wineries that continues to overdeliver wines that have excellent aging capacity and bring much pleasure. I would go with 93 points for this $30 wine that gets 5 stars. Drink this Cab Sav, Merlot and Syrah blend till 2035. Salut….
