Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Cabernet Franc (18%), Malbec (12%), Petit Verdot (2%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93 (JS)

S.R. Tonella Cellars is a distinguished Napa Valley winery with a deep, multi-generational history rooted in the prestigious Rutherford appellation. Proprietor Steve Tonella is a fourth-generation Napan whose great-uncle, Joseph Ponti, was the initial winemaker at the iconic Beaulieu Vineyard, starting a family legacy in 1906. Focusing primarily on handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals from their hand-farmed, estate vineyard on the Rutherford Bench, S.R. Tonella aims to produce wines that authentically express their renowned terroir with balance and elegance.

A fine, balanced red and blueberry and hazelnut character. Medium body. Fresh and clean. Shows finesse and crispness. Cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot and merlot.

-James Suckling