Newton Vineyard, Yountville – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 As many know, Newton winery and vineyards were destroyed by the 2020 wildfire as well as that year’s unmade vintage and much of it 2019 vintage which was yet to be released.  The Moet-Hennessy property is now on the mend, and it recently released several Cabernet-based wines, including 2018 varietals from Spring Mountain, Mt. Veeder and Yountville.  The Yountville is my slight favorite of those, the most-generous in texture and flavors of tart blackberries, but it also some hints of chocolate with lots of supporting tannins.  Lay it down for a few years if you have that option.