The 2021 Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from their 10-hectare Profile Estate Vineyard in Conn Valley and the Oak Knoll District. The grapes undergo fermentation on skins for up to 21 days before being drained into a barrel and aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak. This elegant and compact wine has gorgeous savoury notes of tobacco and wild sage woven through layers of black cherry, blackberry, and spiced plum. Medium- to full-bodied, it is exceptionally pure and precise, with polished, superfine tannins that lay a firm and compact foundation. Beautifully balanced, this Cabernet is easy to enjoy thanks to the integrity and refinement of its tannin structure, complemented by sumptuous and succulent dark fruit and spices. Its Old World character is imbued with the ripe, dark-fruited, and fragrant profile of sun-ripened California grapes—a stunning example of craftsmanship and terroir.
94 points, Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter (Dec 2024)
A focused, tightly wound wine that emphasizes firm tannins and intense black fruit flavors on a full body. Black cherries, blackcurrants, black olives and spicy oak accents give plenty to appreciate. Drinkable now, but best from 2029.
92 points, Jim Gordon, James Suckling (Feb 2025)
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petite Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it delivers notes of black currant preserves and baked plums with hints of forest floor, wild sage, and graphite. The full-bodied palate reveals a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing earthy.
92 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Jan 2025)
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