Country: U.S.A.

Region: Central Coast

Vintage: 2018

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (77%); Petite Sirah (9%); Petit Verdot (8%); Malbec (2%); Cabernet Franc (2%): Syrah (2%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93-95+ (RP); 96+ (JD)

" The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is similarly deep purple/ruby-hued and has slightly more red fruits with lots of black raspberry, cassis, toasted spice, unsmoked tobacco, and incense aromas and flavors. It almost has a Margaux-like perfume and is medium to full-bodied, seamless, and wonderfully balanced on the palate. Some chalky minerality comes through with time in the glass, and it has plenty of tannins and a great finish. It’s not an over-the-top blockbuster and impresses just as much for its elegance as its richness."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 09/20