2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville

The red fruit and tile aromas with terra-cotta come through clearly here. Then there’s sage and bark with cedar undertones. Leaves, too. Then turns to blue fruits. Full body with lovely tannins that are velvety and energetic from the underlying acid and earth character. Excellent finish. Drink after 2028. (12/2023)

Lastly, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville may be the finest wine I've tasted from this estate, although the 2016 might have something to say about that. Ripe blackcurrants, fresh blue fruits, huge minerality, full-bodied richness, a dense, concentrated mid-palate, and incredibly pure notes of chocolate, loamy earth, tobacco, and lead pencil all define this sensational Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannin quality as well as the overall balance are just about off the charts. This warrants 4-5 years in the cellar and will have 2-3 decades of overall longevity. (12/2023)

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville comes barreling out with bold notions of crushed blackcurrants, fresh blackberries, and black raspberries leading to hints of sassafras, spearmint, and underbrush plus a hint of pencil lead. The full-bodied palate vibrates with intense, energetic black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and minerally. (04/2024)