This transplanted Kiwi knows the Alexander Valley well, having spent a fair amount of time as winemaker at Simi. On his own Goldschmidt oversees a number of brands, including this one bearing his name. It’s a stunner for the price, a supple, inviting blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that delivers aromas of ripe blackberry and plum, a generous shot of oak vanillin and supple tannins so that you can enjoy this beauty right now.
Nick Goldschmidt Vineyards, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) 2018
By Robert Whitley