2016 Lancaster Estate Proprietary Blend Nicole's

The 2016 Nicole's Red Wine Estate is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep ruby in the glass, it gives up pretty scents of cassis, black cherries, allspice, warm earth, red currant and cherry with touches of leather, star anise and graphite. The palate isn't as layered as the nose at this youthful stage, but it offers good intensity, firm, grainy tannins and good freshness on the long finish. Give this another year or two in bottle. 385 cases produced.