Well, well, well. This is turning out to be an excellent week! The Candelaria Cab is brilliant garnet in color and almost opaque, with a great aroma of anise, blackberries, and rain. I realize that sounds weird, but just think about walking out the door after it has rained all night and you can’t help but take a big, deep breath because the air just feels and smells so…. clean. Yum.
On the palate, I get a lot of the dark fruit and anise that was present in the nose along with a bit of coffee. Interesting (and I mean that in a good way). The finish is nice and dry and, although the wine could use a bit more structure on the palate, I actually think that will come with a little age.
In short, I definitely suggest giving this one a try. If you can resist opening it for a year or two, great. It will only develop more structure and complexity. If you can’t wait, however, it’s okay. As I always tell myself, there’s nothing wrong with drinking it now, especially if you share it with someone else!
3.5 corks popped!!
As a reminder, you can find the Candelaria at MyWinesDirect for $14.99/bottle.
