2018 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga
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Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga is deep garnet-purple colored, charging out of the gate with savory notions of sautéed herbs, beef drippings and truffles with a core of crème de cassis , baked plums and mulberries. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it has a solid backbone of firm, velvety tannins and really compelling earthy undertones to all that decadent black fruit, finishing long and layered. 330 cases were made.
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga offers a beautiful, elegant character that carries classic darker currant and savory herb notes as well as plenty of chocolate, medium to full-bodied richness, ripe tannins, and a great finish. The balance is spot on, and this beauty has solid mid-palate depth and enough tannins to warrant short-term bottle age.