2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The color represents a lively translucent quality with a deep ruby hue complemented by hints of garnet. The nose is redolent with notes of currants and black cherry with a touch of pepper, earth and subtle spice leading to the palate that is more reminiscent of elegance than brawn and framed by a sense of intricate balance and structure. Suggestions of black berries and currants from the nose couple with minerality and firm tannins round out a palate impression that will gain added depth with a little time in the glass. A long, layered and polished finish carries forward the elegance and complexity of the palate as a classic expression of this most regal grape.