Yorkville Cellars, Yorkville Highlands (Mendocino County, California) 2018

Feb 9, 2021

By Rich Cook

 Yorkville Cellars still manages to fly under the radar while making some of the best wine in Mendocino County.  Located just south of Anderson Valley on Highway 128, the Rennie Vineyard sits in a microclimate that is well suited to Bordeaux varieties.  This bottle is quite refined, showing a real elegance even at its young age.  Blackberry, currants, dried herbs and soft brown spice get the cool climate acidity expression here, and it’s beautifully knit together.  Time for a visit!  Contains 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Carménère.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.           

Country / Region

Mendocino County, California

Appellation

Yorkville Highlands

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2018

Score

95

Price

US $ 52.00

Producer

Yorkville Cellars