Part of a pair of wines as a meditation on oak (see review of the American oak version), this has very smooth flavors of red and black berries with a fair amount of wood notes and dusty tannins – very enjoyable. Although the American oak version is slightly more structured, this Cabernet Sauvignon is perhaps richer and a bit more harmonious.
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Del Dotto Vineyards, St. Helena – Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon, French Oak, Block 3, 2019 ($251)
By Roger Morris
