The finish offers excellent persistence with notes of tobacco and clove. There are medium-full, nicely balanced tannins, along with good acidity and a well-managed oak notes that add a delicate sweet sensation to the wine. Ideal ripeness that is extremely well done and not overblown. Medium-full with excellent concentration the mid-palate is beautifully structured with layers of fruit. (95)ĭuckhorn - Deep young ruby red aromas of black currant, tea leaves and a dusty, earthy component. So delicious now, but this only hints at what is to come, as this will reveal greater character over the next 10-15 years, and it may show well for a few years after that. Beautifully made, this is a prime example of the quality of the 2018 vintage in Napa Valley. Medium-full tannins that are velvety, very good acidity and excellent persistence. There are notes of dark chocolate and black plum in the finish. Oak notes add a sensual sweetness as well as roundness throughout the wine. Medium-full, with excellent concentration a richly structured mid-palate. Winery and estate vineyard, Clos du Val, Stags Leap District Sarah Anne RiskĬlos du Val Estate - Bright, deep purple aromas of black plum, black currant and anise. This needs a good deal of time to round out and shed some of its tannic grip. There is good acidity, beautiful varietal character and persistence, while the wine coats the mouth. Medium-full with a rich mid-palate, this displays excellent ripeness and is backed by rich tannins. Light purple aromas of black currant, black plum and clove. Helena, Napa Valley) - The Kronos vineyard – named for the ruler of the universe in Greek mythology – is located on bench land between Rutherford and St. This will reveal greater complexities over the next several years with peak in 12-18 years. Beautiful fruit from this famous vineyard the winemaking hand is confident and gentle. Medium-full, with a rich, layered mid-palate, excellent ripeness, good acidity, velvety young tannins and excellent persistence the wood notes are restrained and are in support of the fruit. Bright purple aromas of ripe blackcurrant, black cherry and mocha. (91)Ĭorison Sunbasket Vineyard 2018 - The Sunbasket vineyard, located in Saint Helena, was planted by legendary winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff in the early 1950s. Give 3-4 years to settle down peak in 8-10 years, perhaps longer. This is clearly a very young wine that needs time, but there is good overall harmony as well as impressive varietal character. Medium-full with a rich mid-palate, good acidity, youthful tannins that are not shy and very good persistence. (94)Ĭorison - Bright purple aromas of black currant, black plum and lavender. Beautiful bright fruit, excellent winemaking and a fine example of the excellence of the 2018 vintage. Medium-full with very good to excellent concentration beautiful ripe fruit, very good acidity, medium-full, round, velvety tannins, excellent persistence and complexity well-integrated wood notes. Bright purple aromas of black plum, dark chocolate and black currant. Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville - Sourced from the Dos Olivos vineyard in Oakville. This has ample bright fruit and promises to be an excellent wine in 5-7 years, as it rounds out and offers greater complexities impressive structure, peak in 10-15 years. Quite ripe, this has a very rich mid-palate, medium-full, silky tannins, strong wood notes, good acidity and excellent persistence. Medium-full, with very good to excellent concentration. Pine Ridge - Bright purple of medium intensity aromas of lavender, black plum and cassis. Here are my reviews of several notable examples of 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon: Mild daytime temperatures and cool evenings at our Stags Leap District estate allowed for slow and controlled ripening, enabling us to create wines with remarkable freshness, acidity, and tannin structure.” Heavy rainfall in the winter and adequate soil saturation during budbreak set our vines up for great success. As a result, our 2018 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is exceptionally juicy and polished, with plush, well-rounded tannins, and great overall structure.”Īnd at Clos du Val, in the Stags Leap District in the southern reaches of the valley, head of wine growing and third-generation owner Olav Goelet had this to say about the 2018 growing season “2018 proved to be a near-perfect growing season, perhaps the best of the decade for us at Clos du Val. The temperate weather continued into fall, which meant that we were able to pick each block at optimal ripeness, with fully lignified seeds at relatively low sugars levels. “With mild spring and summer weather, and no significant heat events, the 2018 growing season offered near picture-perfect growing conditions for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Helena, is equally enthused about the 2018 vintage in Napa Valley. Renée Ary, vice president of winemaking for Duckhorn Vineyards in St.
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