Cassis, fruit cake, and violets followed by ground vanilla beans and mint chocolate with underlying crushed rocks and black ink notes. Full-bodied, firm yet finely grained ripe tannins with good freshness to it. Outstanding concentration with framed structure. Opulent yet harmonious. A blend of 92% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit sirah, 3% malbec and 1% merlot. Aged for 20 months in 65% new French oak barriques. Give this more time to come around. Try after 2027.
96 points, James Suckling (Jan 2024)
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon The Leap waltzes out with gregarious notions of black cherry preserves, boysenberries, and creme de cassis followed by hints of rose oil, chocolate box, and cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate is filled with bright, crushed, black and blue fruits, framed by lively acidity and fine-grained tannins, finishing with great length and purity.
95+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Nov 2023)
Fragrant dried thyme and mulberry notes with red liquorice, toasted coconut and iron shavings. Full-bodied with a real purity of blackberry fruit and mixed-berry compote. A dusty tannin backbone and a long mineral finish underscore the satiny fruit profile.
94 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (Jun 2023)
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