2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Element Zero
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A blend of vineyards and a selection put together by Smith, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Element Zero (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) is deep plum-hued with dense and powerful aromatics of red and black fruits, savory flowers, smoked tobacco, and graphite. Full-bodied, with an ultra-pure mouthfeel, it has fine, seamless tannins, no hard edges, and perfect balance. Just another heavenly, layered, multi-dimensional wine from this talented winemaker, it deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2030-2055.
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Unlike the Rarefied Air bottling, which comes from a single, undisclosed source, Myriad's 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Element Zero blends fruit from several sources. Mixed red and black cherries and red raspberries produce a cavalcade of fruit on the nose, while the full-bodied palate boasts ample concentration but an almost weightless, silky feel and a lingering, elegant finish.
About the producer
Mike Smith is one of Napa’s leading winemakers, crafting top-scoring wines for the likes of Quivet, PerChance, Kindred and Flora Springs. Myriad Cellars is his personal label, run with his wife Leah.