Leading off the Bordeaux blends, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Hilltop is a beauty. Rich and decadent, yet still fresh and lively, it offers up layers of sweet black currants, chocolate, graphite and spice box to go with a medium to full-bodied, balanced and decidedly delicious profile on the palate. Ripe, sweet tannin from the finish and this is well done. Enjoy it over the coming 5-7 years. Drink now-2019.
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