Gorman 2014 The Albatross Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Red Mountain)

Country: US / The Albatross Reserve
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Washington
Winery: Gorman / Red Mountain

Barrel aromas are up front on this wine, with notes of char, smoke and coffee bean ahead of herb and cherry. On the palate, the barrel influence also seems to overwhelm the fruit, which doesn’t quite have the strength to stand up. Additional time in the bottle might bring it around.