V. Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2021

“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, with 13% Petit Verdot in the blend, comes from a single vineyard on the Sonoma side of Spring Mountain. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes roaring out of the glass with intense blackcurrant cordial, plum preserves, and juicy blueberries, plus hints of chocolate mint and tar. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with taut, muscular black fruit layers, framed by firm, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and minerally.”

“On the Sonoma side of Spring Mountain from V. Vineyards, it is wonderfully fresh, savoury, and balanced Cabernet Sauvignon with 17% Petit Verdot. Wild herbs, dried violets, blueberry skin and black cherry fruit laced with tobacco spices all lift from the glass. Medium- to full-bodied with satiny fruits with a deep concentration on the palate. Rolling through layers of kirsch, candied Bing cherry, violet pastille, and blueberry compote. Long, focused, and fragrant, supported by long beams of cedarwood tannins and vivacious acidity.”

“A purity and beauty of fruit with blackberry, violet and lavender character and hints off sandalwood. Medium-bodied, bright and focused with some chewy and crunchy fruit. Drink or hold.”

“The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon was blended with 17% Petit Verdot and was matured for 22 months in 80% new French oak. It has layered aromas of cassis, dried plums and fennel seed with latent, spicy undertones. The full-bodied palate features mineral-driven fruit framed by abundant, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish. 102 cases were made.”