GUINIGI

Hawk & Horse Vineyards 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Hills AVA, Lake County ($75)

Aside from teeth-grabbing tannins and am inner tension, this elegant red owns up to its aromatic foundation of violets and blackberries. Soy sauce and mocha settle on mid-palate, with graphite adding a persistent, structured mouthfeel.

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