Carmel Signature

Galante Vineyards

Blackjack Pasture Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex nose of red and black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, dark coffee, light mildew, spices, tobacco leaf and light forest floor.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, licorice and black pepper.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 32 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Carmel Valley is still drinking beautifully, but not at its peak anymore.

Still showing enough fruits for the acidity, tangy and interesting. Complex and very entertaining.

It's always a great experience to drink these kind of aged wines.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from a Single Vineyard. Unfiltered and unfined.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$375.
— 14 days ago

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