Cenyth Sonoma Red Blend 2016 Rated 94WA

Wine Advocate Review
Rated 94
The 2016 Cenyth Red Wine Blend is blended of 50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with expressive baking spices, fragrant earth and vibrant red and black currant scents with touches of underbrush, pencil shavings and tar with a waft of charcuterie. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm frame of grainy tannins and wonderful freshness framing the densely packed red and black fruit layers, finishing long. Drink now-2037.

Wine Tasting Notes
Wearing its youth in the form of a deep violet color, this Cenyth will evolve into the traditional ruby, garnet and amber hues of maturity. The nose reveals aromatics that are moderate in intensity and the palate is led by fresh fruits. Red plum and fresh blackberry are prominent - all balanced by a frame of French oak - and complemented by notes of roasted coffee and baking spices. Non-fruit aromas of fresh flowers, spearmint, and bay leaf add a brightness and lift to the nose. Acid and tannin dance together on the long finish, continuing the theme of youthful freshness and complexity.

50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon