2018 Sanguis Songs Without Words
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The 2018 Songs Without Words is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon from Happy Canyon Vineyard. It offers tons of Happy Canyon savoriness amplified by Matthias Pippig's approach that exalts texture. Super-ripe black plum, espresso, cloves and licorice race across the palate. The 2020 is not a shy wine, but it has tons of character.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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Blackcurrants, leafy herbs, fennel, and black olive notes, as well as some classic Cabernet lead pencil, all emerge from the 2018 Songs Without Words, a medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, mouth-filling release. Drink bottles over the coming decade. It’s always a blast tasting through the lineup from Matthias Pippig, and while it’s always a little bit of a roller coaster given the divergent varieties and styles, the wines never lack for character.
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Songs Without Words, blended with around 12% Petit Verdot, has a medium ruby color and features alluring black cherries and currants, tar, iron, tobacco leaves, aniseed and underbrush aromas. The palate is medium-bodied, grainy, refreshing and easy to drink, boasting loads of spicy accents that fan across the long finish.