Reviews & Ratings

2007 Elyse Cabernet Sauvignon "Tietjen Vineyard"

Winery: Elyse

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Tietjen Vineyard"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon & 4% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rutherford

State or country: CA

Price: $65

Cases produced: 585

KWG Score: 91 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: November 28, 2012

Wine Review: This Rutherford Cabernet opens with a black currant bouquet with a hint of boysenberry and blueberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, savory and elegant. The flavor profile is a tasty blueberry with notes of nicely integrated old oak and mild black currant. I also detected a touch of anise. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are well controlled and drift away nicely. This Cab is very food friendly and ready for consumption in the near term. I would pair it with filet mignon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2007 Tietjen Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet red in color with a heady nose of cassis, plums, black cherries, mulberries, earthy spices, and cedar. Full across the palate, the wine displays flavors of ripe cherries, caramel, espresso cream, dried fruits, and warm spices. The tannins are well resolved and the wine finishes with a broad, satisfying mellowness. This full-bodied wine has great aromatics, a seamless entry, a long finish, and a harmonious balance of all its nuanced components. This Cabernet will pair wonderfully with lamb, venison, beef, and rich cheeses.

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