Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta Estate Napa Valley 2018

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Gandona Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta Estate Napa Valley 2018
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
Blend
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot
Winemaker
Philippe Melka & Adam Casto

Taste profile

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate93 pts

Composed of 91.78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8.22% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Encosta has a deep garnet-purple color and explodes with a wall of fruit aromas—blackcurrant jelly, baked black cherries, blueberry compote and boysenberries—with underlying suggestions of cedar, cardamom and Indian spices plus a waft of menthol. Big, rich and full-bodied in the mouth, it has a beautiful velvety texture and loads of spicy sparks, finishing with a refreshing lift. 1,150 cases were made.

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Last Bottle Price$46
Listed Retail$110
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$55
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Wine Spectator · Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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2018 VintageExceptional
Hold

Spectacular year; rich, dark but detailed and restrained; top-scoring modern vintage

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