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Folkway "Cayuma Badlands" 2016


Real time review) I love the inky dark nearly black hue!  Aromas of elegant dark berries with gentle touches of savory spices, chocolate cherry bonbons but this is just the beginning as it is at wine fridge temp and needs to warm up and breathe.  With air the bouquet is expansive with a lovely blend of fresh berry fruit and candied mocha cherry.  Lovely!

First impression--super tart with lip smacking tannins but a lovely foundation that will support the new world fruit bomb without it being fruit bombish--I think.  Again--it needs some time to open.  With a bit of time and warming up, the tartness is mellowing out a bit, the fruit is lovely. 

This is a really nice unique expression of Santa Barbara Cabernet blend with 230% Cab Franc. It is delicious and will drink its best in another 2-4 years.  We paid on the $20's for it and it is delightful so raise a glass!

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