2011 Scenic Root Winegrowers Textbook Vineyards 'Mise en Place' Cabernet Sauvignon

"Dark ruby. Dried cherry, sassafras, licorice and mint on the incisive nose. Taut red fruit flavors unfold with air, picking up sweetness and suggestions of vanilla and candied rose. Juicy and precise on the seamless finish, which features fine-grained tannins and notes of mocha and bitter cherry. There's ample structure here for aging but also plenty of upfront fruit, which gives the wine immediate appeal." - Int'l Wine Cellar