Steve MacRostie is known for his stellar Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lineup, but I am guessing he just couldn’t help but jump on this lot of fruit from Yountville and make a little Cabernet to add a new dimension to his portfolio. That said, there’s nothing “little” about this wine. Full throttle aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum and cigar box spice ride a supple tannin profile out into the distance, and the ride is more than pleasant. Don’t let the alcohol number scare you – this is a fine tuned delight.
Clockwise, Yountville, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
By Rich Cook