96pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate While the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Black Label may not offer all the floral fireworks of the Leopoldina Vineyard bottling, it showcases admirable depth and purity of cassis and black cherry fruit. It s full-bodied, perhaps a bit more powerful, richer and more tannic, with hints of mocha and cigar…
Winemaker Notes The Estate Cabernet greets the palate with rich and robust flavors of black cherries, plums, and cassis, followed by oak notes of sandalwood and vanilla. These dark flavors produce a dense textured mouth feel that combine with soft sturdy tannins, followed by a long silky smooth finish. Sustainable
91pts James Suckling Lush blackberries, chili chocolate and spices on the nose that follow through to a tight and lightly chewy palate with a spicy dark fruit core and a lengthy, creamy finish. Outstanding. Better from 2024. Winemaker Notes This fine Cabernet Sauvignon was created from only very high end, hillside estate winery Cab producers…
98pts James Suckling Aromas of terra cotta, chocolate and hazelnut with iron and ink. Dusty. Full-bodied and round. Layered. Flamboyant and juicy. Rather soft and gorgeous. Some walnut and chocolate at the end. Persistent. Always there. Drinkable now, but will age wonderfully. 97pts Vinous The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is the best wine off Christian Moueix…
Tasting Notes This wine begins with wonderful purple color and aromatics that fall within the black fruit spectrum. Blackberry preserve and currant syrup fill the senses and pique curiosity. As this wine opens up, the background notes of sweet vanillia and earth come forth. The palate is silky and polished with a wonderful glide from…
93pts Robert Parker s Wine Advocate By far the winery s largest production (1,500 cases), the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Spinning Plates offers up scents of black cherries, cassis and a hint of graphite. It s medium to full-bodied, framed by silky tannins and mouthwatering acids. Approachable and fresh in style, it s one of the…
Winemaker Notes This Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon combines generous fruit-forwardness with a structured and polished mouthfeel. The wine opens with enticing aromas of ripe dark fruit, cedar and spice. On the palate, black cherry and plum mingle with lingering notes of sage and licorice. Full-bodied and well-rounded, this Cabernet Sauvignon boasts beautiful acidity, fine tannins…
Wine Spectator Delivers dense wild blackberry and salted black licorice notes, with generous toasted herbs, cedar and spices on a firm frame. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. Wine Enthusiast Brambly blackberry fruit, cracked black pepper and mint tumble from the glass, followed by licorice and cola notes. There s much-needed freshness amid the luscious berry…