An intense beam of fresh-picked black raspberry fills the nose while traces of black pepper and cake spices further enhance the aromatics. The bright entry is awash with rich flavors--blackberry pie, ripe cherry and black currant--woven with balanced tannins and nuanced oak. Subtle spiciness threads through the wine, increasing in magnitude near the finish as the flavors coalesce and linger. This easy-sipping, delicious Cab will pair well with a starter like beef carpaccio, entrées such as butter-basted rib eye steak or pan-fried lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, or a delicious slice of molten chocolate lava cake for dessert.