94 Paul Gregutt - Paul Gregutt's Wine Guide

Principally Cabernet, with 3% each Malbec and Petit Verdot in the blend, this is where the stylistic approach of all the Sparkman reds really hits a home run. The sometimes rough ‘n’ ready Red Mountain tannins are nicely corralled – firm and textured, ripe but balanced against the dense flavors of cassis, plum and black cherry. They are wrapped in dark notes of char, black tea, tobacco and bitter chocolate. The wine merits the name, and can match up to other classics from Red Mountain.