2016 North Face Cabernet

TASTING NOTES

Now a decade on, the 2016 North Face still carries impressive weight and structure, with dark fruit intensity at its core.  Blackcurrant and plum sit over layers of mocha, leather and savoury spice, showing both richness and evolution. The palate remains full and commanding, with fine, resolved tannins and a depth of flavour that builds through to a long, persistent finish.

Patient cellaring has revealed a wine of depth, power and refinement.  It's drinking beautifully now but still has time on its side.

FOOD PAIRING

This full-bodied Cabernet blend calls for food with depth, fat, and a touch of char or umami. Think chargrilled ribeye; venison with a juniper reduction; or a rich mushroom ragu.  It also pairs beautifully with hard cheeses such as aged cheddar, Comté, or Manchego.