Bright purple, semi opaque in the glass. On the nose- blueberries, plum and sizzlers red licorice. On the palate it is rich and inviting with dark blue fruits, some charcoal notes and a touch of effervescence. It’s slightly off-putting but the flavors of the fruit are very vibrant. Medium tannins and a nice acidity greet me on the mid palate. The fruit turns a little darker as it moves to the back end. On the finish it shows off black licorice and that dark blue fruit melange. The tannins keep a grip for a decent amount of time and the fruit holds on alongside. It’s a decent bottle of Cab Franc/Petit Verdot, but the effervescence on the opening detracts and the score reflects. 87 points. ** UPDATE ** This bottle was flawed, the effervescence an indicator of secondary fermentation. A subsequent bottle was much better, bumping the score up to 89. Drink this $17 till 2025- 3 stars. Salut…
Cameron Hughes Lot 737 Meritage 2018, Sierra Foothills, California
24 Saturday Oct 2020
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