Strongly deserving of the only gold medal given to Cabernet Sauvignon at the Wine Access 2010 Canadian Wine Awards, this wine opened up with aromas of blackberry, wild berry, cassis, mint, cedar, tobacco leaf, coffee and earthy notes. On the mouthfeel, full bodied with alcohol coming in at 14.5%, very fresh and elegant with flavours of black fruit, cassis, mint, leather and tobacco with balanced acidity and smooth well integrated tannins. Good weight and length on this Cabernet Sauvignon finish with a very smooth texture and excellent depth of flavours. Very enjoyable Cabernet, definitely more earthy than fruity.