Reviews
95 points, Tasting Panel, Meridith May, upcoming May/June 2022 issue
93 points, wine.com, Wilfred Wong, 2/9/22
92 points & Year’s Best U.S. Cabs, Wine & Spirits, Joshua Green, 12/1/21
91 points, Wine Enthusiast, Virginie Boone, 3/1/22
Double Gold, 2022 Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival
91 points, Gold, 2021 London Wine Competition
Vintage Notes
February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating a plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer was followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat, which created near-ideal conditions for winemakers to allow their fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in sugar levels.
Tasting Notes
Rich, concentrated, and well-knit layers of black cherry liquor, cocoa, nutmeg, toasted oak, and tea leaves. Dense tannins and great acidity provide balance and structure to this full-bodied Cabernet for the ages.
Vineyard
100% Mt George Vineyard
Harvest Info
September 29 and October 12, 2018
24.9º Brix
Skin Contact
Average 19 days of skin contact
Oak Profile
18 months barrel age
43% new oak
New oak profile: 83% French, 10% American, 7% Hungarian
Overall oak profile: 86% French, 8% American, 6% Hungarian
Analysis
14.7% Alcohol
5.60 g/L TA
3.64 pH
0.07% Rs
Production
2,511 cases
Bottled September 2020
Aging Suggestions
6-9 years peak; drink by 12-17 years
