1 bottle of Carter Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

From the winery: Hailing from the famed Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard block B2, which is planted to Clone 337, this wine means business from the get-go.

Immediately your eyes are drawn to the dark purple, crimson hued core and vibrancy of this wine. Aromas of crushed blackberries, Belgium chocolate, spice, and anise emanate throughout the wine. On the palate a rush of lush fruit, ripe but firm tannin, and fully integrated natural acidity form a base that easily allows the wine to flow into an enormously smooth mid-palate. Here is where the wine really shines because of its ability to be both flirty and fresh, coupled with a deep rich body and a mile-long finish.