2018 Patel Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville is bright, vibrant and full of character. Crushed rocks, lavender, blood orange, inky dark fruit and cinnamon all take shape in a wine that balances richness and vibrancy, essentially what makes Coombsville so special. This is such a striking and expressive Cabernet.
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Inky dark fruit, crème de cassis, menthol, licorice, plum and sweet spice infuse the 2018 Patel Cabernet Sauvignon (Coombsville) with tremendous character and richness. Most of the fruit is from Bennett - a relatively warm site for Coombsville that yields a distinctly rich, unctuous wine. The superb depth that it offers serves well to match the more savory notes that are so typical of this district within Napa Valley. This is a hugely promising 2018 from Raj Patel and winemaker Julien Fayard.