2013 Mystique King of Feasts

Wine: 2013 Mystique King of Feasts
Estate: Rabbit Ridge Winery
Region: Paso Robles, California
Winemaker: Erich Russel and Label by Rick Riva
Elevage: Unknown
Varietals: Around 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Charbonno
Decant: One hour.
Location: Tasting at home on 1/9/2016.
Background: 

This wine was a part of Rabbit Ridge Winery's Artist Series, which was made for their Rabbit Hole Tasting Room and Bubbly Lounge in downtown Paso Robles. All the wines created in this series are made by Erich Russell and the labels are designed by artist Rick Riva. Now onto the tasting note!

Tasting Note:

Initially very tight on the nose. With a mix of dark berries and baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Dark garnet red. The palate threw us off quite a bit. We know it is not supposed to be as full bodied as their main wines but this did not seem like a 95% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yes we were told there was 5% Charbonno but there definitely seems like something Zinfandel related. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a medium body. Very rich, thick and jammy. Slightly sweet finish, but starts to thin out by the finish. Hopefully with a little more time the jammy zin - like qualities will subside and give way to the Cabernet hiding underneath. Decent wine for the price point. We are very interested to see how their other wines far. We will definitely mark this down as a wine estate we would like to visit when we make our first trip to Paso Robles later this year or early next!

Dates: Drink till 2018.

Rating: 86
Price: $ - Around $17.80.