Klinker Brick Winery, Lodi (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

 Best known for its Old Vine Zinfandel, this family owned winery helped put Lodi on the wine map.  Made from an old 4.5 acre vineyard behind the winery, this is one of those dark, compact, ripe Cabernets that Lodi does so well.  It offers up plenty of cassis and ripe fruit, but there is also a backdrop of blueberry to add some complexity.  Moderately full-bodied, the wine was aged 16 months in French oak.  The wine’s basic cassis and berry themes are wrapped around oak spice.  It is all held together by nicely integrated tannins.  The finish combines oak tannin with a touch of blueberry in the aftertaste.