2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon - Young Inglewood Vineyards
Crème de cassis, roasted bell pepper, blueberry purée. Tart dark cherry, cigar box, chocolate covered açaí. A rich yet elegant foundation of juicy blackberry, plum skin, and black currant pulses with unmanipulated authenticity while oscillating alongside coffee bean, cedar, and violet in wafts of transparent aromatic delight. Hints of green tobacco, basil leaf, seared shishito pepper expose complex layers of lifted pyrazinic charm rife with distinct impressions of menthol, capsicum, and fresh garden herbs. Spiced notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and clove reveal a thread of perfectly-integrated new oak that delicately converges with crushed graham cracker and cacao nib in undulating waves of restrained decadence. Subtle impressions of iron and loamy earth complete the attack with compelling reflections of terroir that play in tune with perfect balance and typicity. Serious, structured, and mouth-filling on the palate while remaining quite lively and fresh; exhibiting an incredibly supple velvety texture that coats the tongue in a long and lingering finish. Medium plus in body with plush and powerful tannin supported by beautifully elevated acidity. This 2016 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon by Young Inglewood Vineyards is a captivating, expressive, and intellectual red from St. Helena.
Located along the northern stretch of the Napa Valley floor between Rutherford and Calistoga, St. Helena is a small yet historic town that is home to some of Napa's oldest and most legendary wineries and vineyards. This bottling, crafted by Young Inglewood Vineyards using Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from their estate in St. Helena, captures the power and refinement that has catapulted this once tiny agrarian town to worldwide fame. This wine effortlessly expresses a range of dense yet never over-extracted fruit that, in combination with incredible herbal, earthy, and savory nuances, reveals a picture-perfect snapshot of classically styled Napa Cabernet. It remains impressively graceful and polished without sacrificing a hint of character or complexity; easily standing up against any of Napa's most celebrated offerings. Outstanding.
