The flavor profile is an extracted blackberry and black licorice blend with notes of black olive and black tea
The fine tannins are present as a background
the wine has notes of fruitcake
On the palate quite intense and edgy with plenty of grip and tannins – the fruit is somewhat rustic with some slightly disturbing hints of prune
black raspberry
Novelty Hill, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Burgundy Blanc The flavor profile is an91 points and a Smart Buy, Wine Spectator Bright and expressive, offering a velvety mouthful of raspberry, cherry, blackberry and sage flavors, finishing with a hint of smoke. Shows depth and persistence. Drink now through 2018. 4,846 cases made. (10 11) If you don't recognize the Novelty Hill label, it may help to know that the wines are made by Mike Januik, whose eponymous label is one of the best of the Pacific Northwest. For the past six vintages