Medium to deep ruby, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Cherryblock Vineyard is intensely scented of cassis, baked black plum, blueberry coulis and red cherry preserves with touches of allspice, incense, cedar, dried leaves and warm earth plus a streak of graphite. The palate is medium to full-bodied with still youthfully wound fruit, a firm, grainy texture and juicy freshness to lift the long finish. The wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 77% of which were new. 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 3% Malbec.
Vintage 2016
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Sonoma Valley
Acid 6.5g/L
pH 3.5
Alcohol % 14.90
Robert Parker 94