Firm mountain tannins give this wine a rustic feel in the best possible way, carrying concentrated black fruit, dried herb and oak spice the full distance. It’s pretty tight at present, and could use some time to integrate the oak and tame the tannins, but it’s going to work out just fine. A Platinum Award-winner at the 2016 Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition.
Ledson, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley, California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
By Rich Cook