Maddalena, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

 Part of the Riboli family’s expanding portfolio, Maddalena offers white wines from Monterey and reds from the estate vineyards in Paso Robles.  Blended with 5% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, this Cabernet was partially aged (45%) in small oak.  It is all about ultra ripe black fruit such as black cherry and plum in aroma and flavor.  Medium full bodied, it comes across as plush on the palate with plenty of tannin and oak spice.  It finishes on a rugged tannic note.  Overall this is an attractive fruit-forward Cabernet for current drinking.