Clif Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Cima

Stereotypical character and almost ready. Another year or three.

Tried several of the Clif Family wines from this range, and the Cima was my favorite. 91-93pts

Best with food, as most cabs ar

excellent, not close to its peak, needed 3+ hours to really start showing the goods, but too delicious we could wait much longer

1 hour decant (required)- Deep garnet dark plum deep purple in color. Nose is perfumy and quite unique, full of cassis, vanilla, dark chocolate, sweet oak, ripe red/blue/black fruit, crushed stones, red currant black currant compote, (PNP nose milk pudding), leather, tobacco and spices. Palate is concentrated and tight and includes cassis, mild leather, tobacco, spices, (PNP palate has Wet earth) , curated cement, minty chocolate,Cumin dominated spices, fresh acidity, Partially mouth drying feeling and ripe red/blue/black fruit. Very difficult …

better than i thought opened up after a while

Nothing special. Seeetish on the palate and then dry. Musty nose. Light mouthfeel. Some parsley.