A step up, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Jemma comes from a small part of the Vine Hill Ranch vineyard and was brought up all in French oak. It’s a beautifully concentrated, medium to full-bodied Cabernet that has classic notes of dark fruits, chocolate, lead pencil and a beautiful sense of gravelly minerality. It’s almost Graves-like, has terrific balance, and is going to keep for 10-15 years with no issues.
93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2020)
The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Jemma is bold, juicy and inviting, with terrific interplay of fruit and fresh aromatics. Chocolate, new leather and savory notes develop in the glass adding layers of complexity. This boisterous, expressive Cabernet has so much to offer. It really hits the sweet spot today.
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jan 2020)
Really fine and focused with silky, refined tannins to the nicely ripe, friendly cab character. Currants and blueberries. Light tannins. Fluid and delicious at the end. Drink or hold.
91 points, James Suckling (Feb 2020)