This Super-Tuscan style blend consists of 49% Sangiovese, 23% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 8% Petite Sirah. One of the most remarkable vintages of Tesoro, the new 2017 adds to its varietal tradition by way of a small amount of Petite Sirah, lending more structure and wild savory flavors that include white cherry, hibiscus, dried rose petal, heirloom tomato, pineapple sage, cedar and sweet tobacco leaf.
While our Cabernet from Cassata Vineyards always expresses a bit more acidity than tannin, which is atypical for Cabernet, we are impressed with the 2016's complex flavors that balance Old World thinking with New World drinking. On the nose, this Cabernet holds notes of raspberry, boysenberry, overripe black plum, Herbes de Provence, horehound and caramel, while the palate lends flavors of mulberry, black currant, plum, cacao and baking spices.
