Cervantes Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California, United States 2018

Description

Winemaker  Notes:

It's literally a breath of fresh air. Of course, it doesn't hurt that top-tier winemaker Andy Erickson is in the cellar here. Production is tiny, but this is one refreshing new take on Napa Valley that is worth seeking out.
"Everything we do in life, we do it to share; it's in our culture and it's in our blood. As humans we can create great things, but if we don't share them it's useless

 Lisa Perrotti-Brown 97

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon MMXIII is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Malbec (9%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of crushed blackcurrants, wild blueberries and ripe blackberries, plus hints of menthol, violets and dark chocolate. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with juicy black fruits and is wonderfully plush, featuring a lively backbone with loads of spiciness coming through on the long finish.

Wine Advocate 97

"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon MMXIII is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (86%), Malbec (9%) and Cabernet Franc (5%). Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of crushed blackcurrants, wild blueberries and ripe blackberries, plus hints of menthol, violets and dark chocolate. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with juicy black fruits and is wonderfully plush, featuring a lively backbone with loads of spiciness coming through on the long finish."