Gala 2 Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

'09 Magnum.

Smoked dried red cherry, black cherry syrup glazed beef, herbaceous red bell pepper, black pepper. The body is a wonderful match to the nose. Even the beef shows! The finish lasts a long while.

Dinner w Bryan and Katy at Crown Super Deluxe, a fancy Benihana w JAPANESE FRUIT TOMATOES and lobster that jumps off the plate and proper Japanese A5 Wagyu (not some American imitation shit). The wine: a Cab franc merlot that’s lighter than you would expect. A recommendation from the house that was a delicious end to the meal, and was perfect w the Wagyu.

Cab franc shines through. Heavy licorice and black olives with some cherry up front. Great with any pasta red sauce.

V09. Strawberry licorice and soft cedar nose. Smooth juicy blue and blackberry fruit. Nice chalky pepper and mocha finish.

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Gala 2 Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot Blend (2013)

Good value

You're gonna get a lot of everything. Big on nose, heavy, lots of tannins and many flavors. Best when paired with spicy meats like bbq ribs.