2021 13th Street Cab-Merlot ribeye steak Spice and herbal notes intertwine

Spice and herbal notes intertwine throughout the aromatics

I’ve added half a point for the added complexity: now 91 points

You have to be a great winemaker to produce a blend that progresses so gracefully through these flavours – great work Mark Simpson

hitting its stride right out of the gate

2021 13th Street Cab-Merlot ribeye steak Spice and herbal notes intertwineThis is a classic representation for the 2020 vintage where entry level wines made from Cabs and Merlot shine at their brightest. Round and supple, this wine displays approachability and enough complexity to be called serious if compared to a value Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux, but for half the price. On the nose we get clear aromas of blueberry and blackcurrant, also graphite, cedar and tobacco all lined up in a purposeful sequence. The palate is also well