2012 EMH Cabernet Sauvignon Black Cat - USA, California, Napa Valley (3/17/2016)
My parents just got a "new" (6 year old rescue) cat, a black cat named Oliver. This was opened in his honor, and showed quite well. It's classic Napa Cabernet, so not in any way overripe or overblown. Lots of black fruit and a healthy back end tannic streak. I like the savory notes in the mid-palate as well. Medium weight and looking like a solid mid-term ager, so hold for 5-7 years and then try again. A lovely drink and a fitting toast to a new cat!