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Our 2018 Best Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon
is comprised of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon providing ample heft, backbone
and character, while judicious additions of 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit
Verdot and 2% Malbec add subtlety, layering and marvelous complexity.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
A dark and nearly opaque ruby hue suggests that King Cab has
arrived, immediately confirmed by a powerful and fragrant perfume
soaring from the glass. Aroma alone conveys something undeniable about
the body and texture of this Cabernet. Notes of rich black currant,
blackberry, fresh cracked peppercorns, cedar, warm spices and hints of
leather and tobacco all tease the mouthcoating experience that awaits
you. Bold flavors of blackberry pick up on the aromas, joined by creme
de cassis and ripe boysenberry, made even more enticing with hints of
truffle, thyme, tobacco and earth. Concentrated and deep, with ripe
tannins and zesty acidity to keep it all fresh from start to finish.
Unabashedly youthful right now, it nevertheless feels completely at home
at the table already if you are in that kind of mood. Be that as it
may, this king will cellar like the champion it is for decades.
Food Affinities
Begging for dishes rich enough to complement its own impressive
stature - from the perfect filet mignon to wild mushroom risotto to
robust cheese - all the classic Cabernet pairings will work beautifully
here.
Ageability
If you choose to open one sooner rather than later, we recommend
decanting for a couple of hours to maximize early enjoyment. This 2018
Best Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon will age gracefully under proper cellar
conditions for another 15-20 years.
Technical Data
94% Cabernet Sauvignon
02% Cabernet Franc
02% Petit Verdot
02% Malbec
50% New French Oak
22 Months in Barrel
14.8% Alc
Cases Produced: 546
Bottles: August 2020
