Name: Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price $21
Winemaker's notes: Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, cigar box, toffee and mint lead to fresh dark berry and red currant flavors and hints of dried herbs. The palate is oft and inviting, and the finish offers lingering notes of fruity, caramel and almond. Black cherry and raspberry jam aromas, as well as more subtle notes of nutmeg, spice, and chocolate. On the palate, lovely layers of raspberry and plum are supported by excellent structure and seamlessly integrated oak.
My notes: Nice deep rich wine with berries and a little spice. Smelled like buttered popcorn. Blueberry, dark fruit, and a little cherry. Delicious, fruity, consistent, smooth. Almost too bold for my tastebuds. Full, dry yet flavorful. Woody, natural taste. I had this with a ribeye steak that was covered in blue cheese at Shoemaker's Restaurant in Lynchburg, Virginia with my parents and a co-worker they were taking out to eat. It went pretty well with the steak, but I thought it went the best with the garlic escargot and pita we had beforehand.
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