ARAUJO EISELE CABERNET 2010 (ORGANIC)

The dark fruit and mocha notes really shine through, especially on that long finish. I paired it with grilled steak and the herbal hints complemented the meal perfectly. Definitely a standout bottle for the price.

Opened this on a quiet Tuesday and the grilled herb note just leapt out of the glass before I even sipped. That espresso edge carries through the huge, textured finish and really holds up for hours.

That dark fruit and mocha combo on the finish is something else—really lingers in a good way. I opened a bottle last night and it was perfectly smooth, with just enough complexity to keep things interesting. Definitely picking up another.