Visually, the ’21 Cab is an opaque Tyrian purple super-saturated by an abyss of darkness with a neon magenta gradient into bright pink at the edges. The nose pops with aromas of currant, tobacco, and ripe cherries. On the palate, this high-elevation Cabernet delivers the classic notes of charred meat, graphite, and leather. The fruit is primarily black currant and ripe cherries with hints of black pepper, vanilla, and orange zest with firm, dry tannins that are well-integrated but should also protect the wine for decades of aging, The acidity is slightly softer than many Cabs from this site, resulting in a lengthy finish that is more decadent dark velvet than sunshine.
