2019 offered some late in the vintage heat spikes, prompting some producers to pick earlier than they may have liked. Those who rode things out were rewarded with a cool finish that stayed cool into November when this wine was harvested. The payoff awaits your glass in the form of a supple wine that shows why single site offerings can be so intriguing. It is lush without being plush, with fine grained tannins carrying blackberry, mint, crushed rock, and dried rose character. Density and weight are delivered with a moderated power that keeps thing beautifully reined in, making this a long-term cellar trophy. Great stuff!
97 Rich Cook
Sequoia Grove Winery, Rutherford – Napa Valley (California) Tonella Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 ($125)
By Rich Cook
