Appellation: Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California, USA
Blend: ~75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
Aging: Extended maturation in French oak barrels (high percentage of new oak)
Drinking Window: Now through 2045–2055
CRITIC SCORES
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) - 100 Points: Declares it a perfect masterpiece; highlights an utterly extraordinary nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and subtle oak, with a full-bodied, weightless concentration and a finish lasting over a minute.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 100 Points: Hails it as one of the greatest wines ever made at the estate; notes remarkable structural tension, laser-focused purity of dark fruit, creme de cassis, licorice, and iron with a seamless, soaring finish.
James Suckling - 99 Points: Praises its pristine clarity and energy; features deep blueberry, dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, and crushed stone nuances supported by fine, architectural tannins and intense minerality.
Appellation: Oakville AVA, Napa Valley, California, USA
Blend: ~75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
Aging: Extended maturation in French oak barrels (high percentage of new oak)
Drinking Window: Now through 2045–2055
CRITIC SCORES
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) - 100 Points: Declares it a perfect masterpiece; highlights an utterly extraordinary nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, graphite, and subtle oak, with a full-bodied, weightless concentration and a finish lasting over a minute.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 100 Points: Hails it as one of the greatest wines ever made at the estate; notes remarkable structural tension, laser-focused purity of dark fruit, creme de cassis, licorice, and iron with a seamless, soaring finish.
James Suckling - 99 Points: Praises its pristine clarity and energy; features deep blueberry, dark chocolate, sweet tobacco, and crushed stone nuances supported by fine, architectural tannins and intense minerality.
