2018 Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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Moving to the two Cabernet releases, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) offers up attractive notes of blackcurrants, plums, spice, and dried herbs to go with a medium-bodied, balanced, enjoyable style on the palate. Drink bottles over the coming 5-7 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Miljenko's Selection is another classy, understated offering from Grgich Hills. Black cherry, dark chocolate, licorice, spice and leather add shades of nuance to this mid-weight Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon. I would give the 2018 a few years in the cellar to allow the tannins to soften a touch.
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it strides confidently out of the glass with notes of crushed blueberries, ripe, fresh blackberries and warm cassis plus hints of bay leaves, mossy tree bark and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is chock-full of crunchy black fruits, framed by ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with loads of mineral sparks.