Mayacamas Vineyards 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon

Upon opening, aromas of spicy black currant, blackberries, bittersweet chocolate, and anise. The first taste showed strong, unbalanced tannins that overpowered the aromas; I almost thought it was oxidized by the finish. The wine needs a few more years in the bottle to come to terms with itself. After decanting, its complexity opened up majestically and its robust fruit-forward nature and elegant, persistent finish became apparent.