Here is a wine that shows dusty blackberry on the nose mixed with Eucalyptus, the scents of many hiking trails in Northern California; no doubt some close to the source of this fruit in the Howell Mountain region of Napa.

 

On the palate, there are monstrous dark fruit characteristics and a hint of dried oregano. Dusty and robust tannins combine to give this wine a brooding finish. This is no timid Cabernet. Pair with such fats as creamy cheeses or prime rib; or better yet, creamy blue cheese atop a rib eye steak.