V. Vineyards 2012 Audace - Wine of the Day

V. Vineyards 2012 Audace

$120

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The 2012 Audace, Block 4/Ruby Vineyard, is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot. 100% barrel fermented and barrel aged for 28 months on 80% new French Oak. The alcohol content is 14.2%.

Color:  Nice shiny garnet with touches of eggplant and magenta on the rim

On the nose:  Touches of cedar, Tobacco, cherries, cinnamon bread, cassis, blackberries with touches of black pepper, tomato sauce and tea leaves

On the palate:  Soft but fresh entrance evolving on granular tannins with great structure. Touches of red cherry yoghurt, boysenberries, lingering on basil, dark chocolate, strawberries and lilac.