So glad to have finally visited Terra Blanca, aside from visit-worthy grounds, the wines themselves live up to the praise they’ve garnered. The 2012 Red Mountain Cabernet explodes with black cherries, cassis, sandalwood, Chinese five spice, incense and lavender. A structural backbone encased in firm tannins is at the forefront of the attack, but after a few moments—fruit, a touch of glycerolly roundness give it the suppleness it needs. It ebbs slowly to a close. Black chocolate shavings, peppercorn. Sample
9.2 Points