Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Name

    Dark Horse the Original

  • Company

    Dark Horse

  • USA

    Region: California (Waco)

  • Note

    Original

  • Grape

    Cabernet Sauvignon (100%)

  • Vintage

    2015

  • Maturation in oak

    12 months in American oak barrels

  • Strength

    13.5%

  • Price

    6.50

  • Colour

    Dark Ruby red

  • Nose

    A nice California Cabernet nose. Strong and with full luscious red and dark fruits notes like dark plum, ripe cherry, raspberry.   Medium wood influence, with vanilla, milky chocolate, peppery spices and cinnamon. Lovely overall nose.

  • Palate

    Full body and a rich mouthfeel with plums, berries and cherry notes. Medium tannins and medium acidity. The wood influence is there but not overpowering. Subtle aromas of ceder wood, vanilla and caramel  with lingering milky chocolate and coffee aromas. The peppery spices are there in the back on the tongue, more like soft black pepper.

  • Finish

    Medium finish with a creamy soft coffee, vanilla, ripe berry and  plum aromas.  At the end a hint of peppery note.

  • Conclusion

    Great Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. The price we payed for it was just right.  You can taste the ripe red and dark fruits of a warm climate. It's like a holiday in the glass.

  • Goes great with

    Red meat, lam, game, chicken.

  • Best served at

    16 - 18 °C / 61 - 65 ºF

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