2006 Cain "Five" Spring Mountain District Bordeaux Blend the acidity sharp

the acidity sharp

dark-cherry-fruit flesh and flavors

Guthrie is among the producers who prefers to pick at slightly lower sugars

Over the last few years Vietti has done a tremendous job in taming the intense Ravera tannins while preserving all of the focus that makes the wines from this site so alluring

100 points

2006 Cain "Five" Spring Mountain District Bordeaux Blend the acidity sharpDark purplish crimson. Appealing juicy fruit with a little overlay of walnuts on the nose. Some personality and a fruity core. Quite dusty and full blooded with slightly rustic tannins. Distinctive! I like the fact that the winemaker has not been afraid of tannin. Quite burly rather than super smooth. Out of the mould so therefore mountain fruit..? I just wonder whether the fruit wont fade a little bit too early for the tannins? Dry finish. But this