2018 Eliza's Proprietary Red
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The 2018 Eliza's Red Wine is a roughly 50-50 blend of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, named after the widow of John Yount. It's slightly floral and herbal, in a good, complex and savory way, with those elements nicely accenting its cherry and cassis fruit. In the mouth, it's medium to full-bodied, silky and smooth, more elegant and complex than the Highest Beauty, with terrific length on the finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Eliza's Red Wine (60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc) is more blue-fruited, with pretty floral nuances, medium to full-bodied richness, silky, ultra-fine tannins, and incredible balance. It brings plenty of richness and depth, but it's the purity, complexity, and finesse that really drive the cuvée. It too is going to have two decades of longevity and is another magical wine.
The 2018 Eliza's is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Cabernet Franc, a combination that works beautifully. Red-toned fruit, flowers, mint and spice all open in the glass. As with all of these wines, though, the tannins are a bit aggressive. Sweet red cherry jam, cinnamon, cedar and mocha linger.
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.