WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Deep, dark, black oil with touches of mauve on the rim. Beautiful nose of spices and flowers, such as thyme and lilacs with a touch of roses, dark chocolate cherries and gingerbread. On the palate, fresh, fruity entrance evolving on granular integrated tannins lingering on juicy fruit such as black currant, plum and boysenberries.
TASTING NOTES:
A solid red with blackberry, currant and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Shows firmness and focus. 40% cabernet sauvignon, 27% merlot, 21% malbec, 8% petit verdot and 4% cabernet franc.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Red Wine is a blend of 44.9% Merlot, 27.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19.1% Malbec, 6.1% Petit Verdot and 2.8% Cabernet Franc. It offers pretty floral and spice accents along with red cherry jam, raspberry and mocha flavors. There is plenty of persistency, and yet the 2019 feels just a bit compact.
- Vinous, 91 pts.
This blends 45% Merlot with 27% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, aging the whole in French oak, barely new, for 18 moths. Thick and rich in dark fruit, spiced oak and vanilla bean, it offers powerful ripeness and concentration.
- Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts.
