McPrice Myers 2021 Bull by the Horns Cabernet

In the world of wine, the true connoisseur knows that sometimes, you must seize the moment and face the challenge head-on. This sentiment reminds me of my father's wise words, "Sometimes you have to grab the bull by the horns." And now, the challenge I've taken on is none other than crafting a remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon, one that combines balance, texture, and decadence, all while maintaining affordability. This is where McPrice Myers' 2021 Bull by the Horns Cabernet comes into play.

For the Bull by the Horns, McPrice Myers embarked on a journey to create a wine that captures the very essence of Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes, sourced with meticulous care, underwent a precise winemaking process. After destemming, the fruit enjoyed a 3-5 day cold soak, setting the stage for what was to come. During fermentation, we employed a technique of pump-overs and punch-downs three times a day, ensuring that every drop of potential was extracted from the grapes. The result is a wine that truly encapsulates the heart of Cabernet Sauvignon.

To add depth and complexity, the Bull by the Horns spent a carefully orchestrated 10 months in a blend of stainless steel tanks and French barriques, with 20% of the oak being new. This aging process brings out the wine's character, allowing it to develop and mature gracefully over time.

When you uncork a bottle of McPrice Myers' 2021 Bull by the Horns Cabernet, you'll be greeted by a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. The first sip reveals sugar-dusted notes of black currant and cherry, an orchestra of flavors that tantalize the senses. Hints of birch beer, espresso, and chocolate mint intertwine with black licorice and the sweet embrace of maple candy. Each sip is a journey through these captivating flavors, leaving a lasting impression.

What truly sets the Bull by the Horns apart is its commitment to the classic, authentic Cabernet structure. It stays true to the varietal with its fine tannins that stretch across your tongue, leading to a long, refined, and graceful finish. This wine is not just a testament to our dedication but also a testament to the notion that great Cabernet doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag.

In conclusion, the McPrice Myers 2021 Bull by the Horns is an experience that encapsulates the essence of Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a wine crafted with passion, precision, and the unwavering spirit to face the bull head-on. Affordable yet decadent, it's a wine that beckons you to seize the moment and savor the flavor. This is your opportunity to grab the bull by the horns, one sip at a time.

94 POINTS - "Deep ruby, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Bull By The Horns has pleasingly herbal touches of bay leaves and dried herbs over a core of blackcurrant, game meat, tar and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate has abundant, grainy tannins, uplifting, juicy acidity and a long finish with iron and herbal tones. This overdelivers for the price!" - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

91 POINTS - "Opaque maroon. Expressive blackberry and cherry liqueur scents take on a subtle vanilla accent as the wine opens up. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering plush dark fruit and spice-cake flavors and a musky, sweetening touch of chewing tobacco. Finishes long and velvety, with well-knit, polished tannins making a late appearance." - Vinous

90 POINTS - "Dried strawberry and cranberry aromas meet with bittersweet cocoa on the intensely dark nose of this bottling. That slightly bitter cocoa note offsets the ripe blackberry flavors, with wild herb and bay leaf adding further nuance." - Wine Enthusiast

Notes of sugar dusted black currant and cherry, birch beer, espresso, chocolate mint, black licorice, and maple candy. Classic, authentic Cabernet structure, true to varietal, fine tannins that stretch to a long, refined, and graceful finish.