Concannon Vineyard, Livermore Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 This is the finest Cabernet Sauvignon I can ever remember tasting from Concannon.  It shows very appealing savory notes accenting a core of fruit that still packs plenty of primary punch, with mostly dark-toned fruit but with a whiff of red berries in the mix as well.  There’s a whiff of oak lending spice and toast, but the now-maturing fruit is the star here, and one that shines brightly, thanks to virtually perfect acid balance and tannins that offer a gentle tug in the finish to provide focus but no notable astringency.  Seriously impressive.