Lot 72
2018 Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97-points)

Deep and inky in the glass with an ultraviolet purple rim that stains the glass with iridescence. Explodes from the glass with soaring cassis and black cherry notes wrapped in sweet florals, crushed volcanic rock and red clay. With air, blueberry jam and fresh tobacco leaf join the fray. Immaculately balanced, its dances across the palate with black currant and dark chocolate haloed by tobacco notes. Fantastic!

UPDATED TASTING NOTES 6.29.21
Color is pure WOW. The aromas are beguiling with beautiful black cherry dusted with cedar, molasses, purple fruit, tobacco leaf, sauteed peppers, savory earth and soy sauce. Focused with vibrant acidity and sexy fruit beautifully framed. Fine grained tannins that coat the finish. Just starting to open up however, this is going to be fantastic.