Wednesday, June 24, 2020

La Cuvée De Cantegral – 2012; Calais Winery; Hye, Texas


We have had a few good Cabernet Francs from Texas in the past, but this one has certainly been a more satisfying one. This wine is produced with fruit sourced from Newsom Vineyards of the Texas High Plains AVA.  Be prepared to let this wine breathe for at least 90 minutes.  Even at 45 minutes, it was still tight.  Once you have endured the patience of letting it breathe, you will be rewarded with rich notes of cherries, raspberries, olives, and a touch of pepper. The acids are lively in this one, so expect that added sensation on your palate. The finish on this bottle has a nice smokiness plus a touch of nutmeg.  The tannins are moderate with a nice long-lasting finish. Pair this one with a nice meaty meal but save room for the cheese plate as well since both do well with this bottle. There are still many great years still left for this bottle to cellar, so save those extra bottles for future indulging. Santé!



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