I always look forward to tasting the new vintage of this combination of rusticity and elegance. No disappointment here, with full-tilt oak spice balancing the deep blackberry fruit and chocolate aromas and flavors. The finish lingers a full minute, though you’ll want to interrupt it with some class A food. I love this now, and it’s got a long life ahead. Contains 9% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc.
Duckhorn, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
By Rich Cook