This is Pierro's first red blend release from what now looks to become the winery's middle tier label, LTC. Mostly cab sav (~60%) with a tiny amount of cab franc. Most fruit is sourced from the 15yr estate cab and merlot vines.
Fresh and generous aromas of ripe blackberries and hints of a gamey streak (which I like). Leafy touches as well; it's clear that the wine is cabernet-based. A quick sip confirms the ripeness evident in the nose although the red berry flavours are not over the top. Palate weight is quite heavy, not in an oak or tannic way but rather the thickness of the juice. It's quite heavy going and I'm not sure if I approve (so the speak). Longish finish. Doesn't really have the finesse of leading regional cabs in the $30 - $40 bracket, to my tastes, but as a fruit bomb style it works ok.
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