This wine was made just a few miles from the MIWC judging site, and the short trip appears to have worked in its favor here. A gorgeous Cabernet with blackberry, cassis, dried herbs and earth and deep brown spice aromas and flavors are well melded together, and judicious oak selection adds some structure without over asserting itself. The finish is long and dusty with great integration of all the elements. If you’ve been ignoring Monterey Cabernet, this will make you think again! A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition.
Ghost Hull, Monterey County (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
By Rich Cook