Meteor Vineyard Perseid Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Wineadvocate

A little bit darker than the 2009, the 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Perseid shares that wine’s total silkiness and textural polish. Blackberries, menthol, licorice and sweet spices are all layered into the saline-infused finish. Today, the 2010 is a bit lighter than the 2009. It will be interesting to see if the wine fleshes out. Still, there is plenty of underlying structure, not to mention beauty, in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.

Vinous

Good full ruby. Blackberry, licorice, graphite minerality and crushed rock on the nose. Suave, fine-grained and tactile on entry, then sweet/savory and concentrated in the middle palate, with dark berry and liquid stone flavors dominating. Offers good thickness without undue weight, as there's no shortage of acidity or energy here. Still, this plush wine does not have the complexity or class of the winery's Special Family Reserve. Finishes with big, palate-dusting tannins, building length and no rough edges. Made from fruit picked in October, well after the September heat spikes. - ST 05/2020