Jericho Canyon 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – Wine of the Week Review
Price: $90
Rating: 15.5/20
Region: Napa Valley (Calistoga), California
Varietals: 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon & 5 percent Merlot
Production: 420 cases
Alcohol: 14.5 percent
Tasting Notes: Drinkable now, yet capable of aging well for another decade or two, the Jericho Canyon 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon boasts an excellent balance of fruit, tannins and acidity. Offering orange zest and toffee on the nose, it reveals intense, concentrated black fruit flavors in the mouth with a hint of coffee.
Food Pairings: Lamb shank, filet mignon, venison, goat cheese
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