2018 H.W.C Cabernet Sauvignon
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon H.W.C. comes from a single block planted to a heritage clone of Cabernet Sauvignon that yields particularly small berries and clusters. Pure scents of cassis and dark chocolate appear one the nose, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, velvety and deliciously easy to drink. It's an excellent wine, although next to the 2019, this vintage appears to show a bit less concentration.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon H.W.C comes from a single block planted to what's now called the Heritage Clone, which was planted by Mondavi. Beautiful black raspberry, cassis, and ripe strawberry fruits as well as flowers and spicy incense notes emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, with a blockbuster of a mid-palate, velvety tannins, and a great finish. This ripe, uber-sexy, seamless, hedonistic, yet pure and wonderfully balanced Cabernet will evolve for two decades.
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon HWC emerges from a single block where yields are naturally low. The HWC is the most opulent of the three 2018s from To Kalon Vineyard Co. Inky dark fruit, blueberry jam, bittersweet chocolate, spice, new leather and licorice are all kicked up a few notches. The 2018 is a powerhouse and needs quite a bit of time to open. I imagine the tannins will always remain potent.
About the producer
With wines made by legendary winemaker Andy Erickson, the To Kalon Vineyard Company celebrates Napa’s most famous vineyard, producing three single-vineyard wines from the site. Consistently receiving critical acclaim,, these are benchmark expressions of top Napa Cabernet.