2018 Mirror Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (750ml)

WINEMAKER'S NOTE:

Draped in deep garnet, with strapping tannins on broad shoulders, and an elixir like cologne of crushed herbs and clove. Beautiful from the start it strides the tongue with a bevy of dried cherries and star anise, a slight sweetness on the entry with Balaton-like acidity and pleasant astringency building through the mid palate. The long linger evidences youth, brawny and bold. Only rest and deep time will tame this one. I believe cellared correctly, this wine will live out to 2039 or longer.lled tri-tip that’s worth setting a fine table and inviting friends.

TASTING NOTE:

This is a youthfully tight, tannic and robust wine, rich in style with expansive weight and length. Cedar, oak and black cherry combine around a core of reductive intensity, showing the exuberance of the vintage and mountain appellation

-Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts.

-Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts.