Reyes 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon (Sierra Pelona Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Reyes /

There are some curious, almost Syrah-like elements to this bottling from a rural region between Santa Clarita and Palmdale, but it’s an interesting wine. Aromas of concentrated blueberry and blackberry meet with tar, peppercorn and black licorice on the nose. Then the palate shows dark fruit with fennel, oregano, marjoram, black-olive and beef-crust flavors.