Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Jun 8, 2021

By Norm Roby

 From four distinct blocks of the Araujo-owned vineyard along the Valley floor, this wine is 100% Cabernet.  It comes across as the most concentrated of the 2017s.  The aromas gradually unfold to highlight a ripe cherry, earthy, briary side of Cabernet with a touch of floral and dried sage.  Along with similar compact flavors, it is surprisingly vibrant and silky as the tannins create a round impression.  It was aged 19 months in French oak (35% new), but the oaky remains in the background.  Needs a few years, but may be the longest-lived of the Cabernets tasted.           

Country / Region

California

Appellation

Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Color

Red

Vintage

2017

Score

95

Price

US $ 85.00

Producer

Ashes & Diamonds Winery