Monday, September 6, 2021

Cuvée De L'Exposition – 2017; Calais Winery; Hye, Texas

Get ready for a big Cab to smack you silly.  Sourced from Narra Vineyards of the Texas High Plains, this beauty is worthy of your attention. At 15.9% alcohol, you might think this Cabernet Sauvignon would be too much of a “hottie”.  Alas, the magic of the winemaker as integrated this high alcohol wine quite well.  There is no doubt that the black cherry notes will dominate your senses from A to Z.  Those cocoa notes fill in some of the gaps and that licorice will hit just the right taste buds for a pleasing surprise. There is also a silky feel to this wine making it very enjoyable. The tantalizing acids are good, and those tannins are at just the right level for that jaw puckering finish. It is drinking really well now, but this wine could sit a bit longer if you want to see how to evolve. Santé!



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