Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

  I really appreciate the care taken at Niner to bring us wines that speak beautifully, and this wine shows just what I’m talking about.  In June 2019, it was evaluated, de-barreled and re-barreled in different, neutral oak and rested another six months to tame the initial coarseness.  It’s a choice that worked out beautifully.  Pure Cabernet flavors get soft spice and toast, with a rich texture that carries everything through a long finish, where cassis and spice dance into the distance.  Well realized!  Contains 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot.