2005 Pride Mountain "Reserve" Sonoma-Napa Counties Cabernet Sauvignon

Almost as impressive is the 2005 Cabernet Reserve, a blend of 95.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4.5 % Petit Verdot, in this case sourced 58% from Sonoma County and 42% from Napa. Its 14.5% alcohol is slightly lower than its sibling‰۪s. This full-bodied wine is very concentrated, with a saturated bluish/purple color and a classic nose of mocha and espresso intermixed with cr̬me de cassis and charcoal. The finish is a good 40-45 seconds, and the wine has a remarkable vibrancy and freshness from the vintage‰۪s acidity. This is terrific stuff to drink now and over the next 12-15 years. 96+ (RP)