MC4, St. Helena, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

 I loved the 2016 iteration of this wine, and this small producer shows no signs of slowing down with this recently released 2017.  A blend of clone 337 and clone 8, it is long on deeply concentrated blackberry, currant and black cherry fruit that gets complementary notes of soft dried herbs, bay leaf and baker’s chocolate.  Some fall spice comes forward in the long finish.  The supple structure bodes well for a long life.  Decant well in the near term, or age up to ten years.  Nicely done!