2010 Hawk and Horse Cabernet Sauvignon

The winery says:

Hand crafted in an old-world style. We use minimal intervention in the cellar to bring the highest expression of our Lake County Red Hills vineyard’s terroir to every glass. Alcohol: 14.1%; pH: 3.57; Cooperage: Aged 21 months in 100% French oak (90% new); Production: 1,500 cases. Tasting Notes: This is one of our most elegant vintages to date. With long hang time and cooler temperatures, this vintage developed layers of complexity and subtlety. Showing lively, saturated, bright garnet red in the glass; perfumed with notes of cedar, ripe roses and nutmeg. Starts out soft and elegant offering notes of Bing cherry, black fruit, sweet leather and cocoa. Finish is long, lush and velvety. Softly integrated tannins provide structure and offer longevity. This wine is beautifully balanced. Pair with grilled New York steaks or your favorite dark chocolate!

This earned 98 points in winning the Sommeliers’ Challenge International Wine Competition. (A pretty big deal.)