Decant this and it will open up like a blooming flower

I was fortunate enough to share a bottle of 2006 Viader "Dare" Cabernet Franc this evening. When I saw it on the wine list I had to have it. I immediately thought of how I could convince the table of mostly white wine drinkers that we should get this bottle. I was quickly encouraged by an associate who wanted to drink red to order it. To hell with the rest I knew what I was doing.

When the waiter brought the bottle to me and poured a sample I was so enamored by the nose of cigar box, dark berry and cherry, tobacco and pimento that I almost didn't want to taste it for fear the palate might spoil the beauty of the bouquet. Fear not I said to myself I knew this wine would be amazing and right out the bottle it was a delight. Blueberry and spice, a bit of smoke and soft round tannic structure. Wow.

I asked the server to decant it as I said those legendary words "Decant this and it will open up like a blooming flower". Remember this line. Chant this line. Follow this instructions and that Cabernet Franc will blow your mind.

WINE LIFE!