Napa Valley, California

750ml

Cabernet Sauvignon

96 D | 96 V | 93 JS | 92 RP

“Bright ruby-red. Aromas of boysenberry, currant, pepper, licorice and nutty oak, plus a cool hint of shoe polish. Fine-grained but quite dry and backward, with its dark plum, mint and licorice flavors showing a slightly herbal quality. This is tough going today and in need of substantial aging to soften and expand. Not hugely ripe or complex but the wine's juiciness and mineral support suggest that it will age gracefully. Right now it's a bit tart on the back end.”