Grimm’s Bluff 2014 Contango Cabernet Sauvignon (Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara)

Country: US / Contango
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon California
Winery: Grimm’s Bluff / Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara

Named for an energy industry phrase meaning an upside-down market, this wine from Rick Grimm and winemaker Paul Lato shows black cherry pie and melted dark chocolate aromas. The palate is lush and soft but framed with rigid tannins that support its ripe blueberry, vanilla and crushed clove flavors. It’s built for ageing.