Behold!
Living proof that Texas reds can age 20 – 30 + years. The great history
behind Pheasant Ridge and the work Bobby Cox has done for the wine industry is
a novel in and of itself. But on to that wine!
Just to have this wine is a blessing, to taste this wine is an
incredibly special treat, to enjoy the whole bottle and blab about its
well-deserved bragging rights is a super-joy. This 25-year-old intense red wine
has a lot of character packed in this bottle. As a grape varietal of the Texas
High Plains AVA, the Cabernet Sauvignon wine is still maintaining good acidity.
Notes of apricot and prunes are still prevalent after two decades. Fruit
flavors are still intact with a wonderful blueberry note. The tannins are well
balanced and do not overpower the fruit flavors. There is a bit of earthiness
and dustiness to round it out on the finish. There is a slight mustiness in the
aroma but does not detract from the overall experience. This wonderful bottle can still cellar longer
if you have any left. Cheers!!
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