2018 Mirror Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Vermentino Dry on the palate

Dry on the palate

blackberry pie filling

Impeccably balanced tannin

Persistent flavors of ripe raspberry

Moderate tannins lend a light snap to the texture

2018 Mirror Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA (750ml) Vermentino Dry on the palateWINEMAKER'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