Tasting Notes

• • RATING

    94 pts Jeb Dunnuck

  • TASTING DATE

    5/4/2022

  • MATURITY

    2022 - 2042

  • REVIEWED BY

    Jeb Dunnuck

  • SOURCE

    Napa Valley’s 2019s: Part 3

  
  

  REVIEW

  Deep ruby-hued, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon has a textbook Cabernet nose of ripe red and black fruits, leafy herbs, tobacco, spicy oak, and loamy earth. Nicely textured on the palate, it shows the supple elegance of the 2019 vintage, has ripe tannins, medium to full body, and outstanding length. It's a beautifully balanced, classic 2019 to drink any time over the coming 15 to 20 years. The blend is 94% Cabernet, 4% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 17 months in 65% new French oak. There are 20,000 cases produced, which is certainly impressive at this quality level.