Staglin Salus Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

A blast of vanilla and menthol-infused boysenberries erupts from the glass, teased by high-toned floral notes and a faint whiff of smoke. The lush entry is dripping with blackberries and ripe raspberries, followed by a mid palate rich with milk chocolate-covered black currants and plums mixed with hints of coffee, pomegranate, fresh tobacco and cardamom. Lush, sweet tannins build in the exit and pull the fruity core of this wine through to a lengthy and pleasant finish. It's hard to imagine this wine getting more enjoyable, but I believe it should pick up even more palate weight with an additional year or two in bottle and continue to give pleasure for quite a while.