ACCOLADES
92 Points "Lovely cabernet notes of bell pepper, blackcurrants, blackberry leaves and cassis, together with some cocoa powder. I like the freshness. Medium body and creamy, powdery tannins. Juicy and extremely drinkable. 80% cabernet sauvignon, the rest merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and some malbec. Drink from 2023."
- James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, September 2022
93 Points "Dominated by 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller percentages of the other Bordeaux red grapes, this wine speaks of heritage and prestige. Broad, silky, and powerful, the graceful liquid is enhanced by dark chocolate, white pepper, black plum, violets, and sweet earth."
- Meridith May, Tasting Panel, January 2022
COMPOSITION
ABV 14.5%
Vintage 2019
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec
VINEYARD
THE VINEYARD: Nearly half of this year’s blend is sourced from the deep, well-drained soils of Oakville, providing gorgeously dark, supple wines with fine tannins. Stags Leap District, Oak Knoll, Yountville, and Rutherford all find their place in the bottle, with the varying mesoclimates and soils of these vineyards integrating seamlessly.
THE VINTAGE: The 2019 vintage could be called a winemaker’s dream. A long summer brought each block to its ideal ripeness. Our grapes were hand-harvested before aging 18 months in French oak barrels (21% new). The introduction of other key Bordeaux varieties to this wine lets the structure, balance, and flavor profile truly shine.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas: Cherry, purple plum, sage, sandalwood, mint, vanilla bean
Flavors: Expressive and layered with rich, sweet black fruit, warm oak spice
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