while silky but persistent tannins carry the finish
full-bodied and more mature than I expected given how this wine showed in its youth
are aged in smaller barrels to allow for more interaction with oxygen so as to mitigate the more tannic structure of these grape varietals
The full-bodied palate is concentrated and powerful without going over the top
enabling successful ripening
Tranche - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 (750ml) Bourbon Barrel Aged while silky but persistent tanninsBright red ruby. Aromas of blueberry, cassis, black pepper, herbs and licorice. Dense, fine grained, concentrated and alive; in fact, the most vibrant and delineated of these Tranche wines, with the firmest structure for aging. Conveys lovely subtle sweetness and early balance to its blue and black fruit and licorice flavors. Serious but refined tongue dusting tannins spread out horizontally on the back end, with the rising finish lifted by a note of