- 2005 EMH Cabernet Sauvignon Black Cat - USA, California, Napa Valley (9/26/2023)
Late release, and completely purring. High toned minty aromatic over black currant and cedar notes. Could almost pass aromatically for Bordeaux in an extra ripe year. The California origin comes through more on the palate, as the fruit is sweeter/riper and there’s an herbal nuance that feels like hillside herbs/scrub. Tannins have settled in with the fruit, though they are not yet fully resolved. There’s likely anywhere from 5-20 years left on this wine depending on your preferences. It has that classic structure to handle whatever you want to throw at it.
