Deep Woods Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2023

Graphite and crushed sage dominate, with blackcurrant fruit struggling beneath assertive oak spice. The tannins are fine-grained but rigid, creating a framework that feels overwrought against the fruit's modest concentration. Gravelly textures persist through a finish that turns increasingly austere. Needs five years minimum to find balance, though the fruit may fade before the structure softens.