From the famed Mt Eden vineyards, this Cabernet is California royalty for a reason. The definitive Mt Eden fruit is on fine display here with dark black cherries, graphite and saddle leather, almost Bordeaux like in its youthful structure. This shows the brilliance of one of California’s greatest sites, and while the 2018 will certainly go the distance, there is more than enough to chew on now if you want to take an early look at this legend in the making.
“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is the wine to focus on in this range in 2018. Dark and brooding, the 2018 is such a classic Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet. It offers up copious black fruit, dried herbs, chocolate, lavender and underbrush, all in a super-classic, mid-weight style that is hugely appealing. This might very well be the best value in artisan, high-end California Cabernet.” – 94 points Vinous
“Subtle aromas of dark cherry, toasted mahogany and roasted nut are very balanced on the nose of this bottling. The palate offers incense and potpourri flavors against a fresh red-fruit element. On the spicy, peppery finish, the leathery tannins continue their grip.” – 94 points Wine Enthusiast
