Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Canvasback Cabernet Sauvignon skips out with energetic scents of fresh red currants, cassis, and black raspberries, followed by hints of spearmint, red roses, and bay leaves, plus a touch of crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is filled with vibrant red and black berry flavors, supported by a refreshing line and soft, finely-grained tannins, finishing with a minty lift. The blend is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 2% Malbec, aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, 40% new.
93 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Nov 2024)
This is a focused cabernet that has ripe plums, blackberries, tea leaves and dark chocolate on the nose. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a nicely linear and balanced finish. Drink or hold.
92 points, James Suckling (Feb 2024)
Ripe and robust, it is sourced from vineyards across Red Mountain. Spicy black plum aromatics, alongside smoked cedar, crushed black stone, and anise, introduce a ripe and generous Cabernet. The palate is intense and concentrated, with rich black cherry flesh, white and black pepper, and a note of kirsch that carries the lengthy finish.
92 points, Clive Pursehouse, Decanter (Jun 2024)
Bright cassis, plums, spicy oak, and chocolate notes all emerge from the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Mountain, a nicely textured, medium to full-bodied blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 2% Malbec. It's a ripe, nicely oaked, balanced, impressive Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the coming 10-12 years.
91 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2024)
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