98pts Jennuck
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena comes from alluvial soils, and its dense purple hue is followed by a rich, powerful, concentrated wine loaded with ripe black (and some red) fruits, smoked tobacco, scorched earth, chocolate, and hints of spring flowers. Incredible on the palate as well, it’s full-bodied, has an unctuous, layered, straight-up seamless mouthfeel, supple tannins, and a great, great finish. The texture, as well as the tannins, are truly special. It needed lots of air to show at its best, but it’s unquestionably drinking brilliantly today. It will shine for over two decades.

CÉPAGE: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

CLONE: 4

TERROIR: Well-drained alluvial soils on the west side of St. Helena

OAK: Aged 20 months in 75% new French oak barrels (Taransaud, Ermitage, Sylvain,
Bel Aire, and Demptos)

ABV 15.2%

Tasting Notes 
Deep, dense, viscous purple-black, with a vivid ruby rim and deep staining tears. With a little air the nose blossoms with aromas of baked blackberries, acai berry, creme de cassis, crushed stones, cedar shavings, cocoa, and mint. The palate is mouth-filling and rich, loaded with vibrant red-berry fruit and ripe, perfectly integrated tannins. While tightly packed and full-bodied, the wine's balance leaves the impression of elegance and grace.

Rippling with flavors of Black Forest cherries, blackberry, toast, vanilla, and subtle hints of tobacco, it is a clear standout without being obtrusive, coming together for a beautifully harmonious, seemingly never-ending finish. Proof that truly great Cabernet need not choose between power and poise. Drink now – 2049.