2018 Release, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Corison Backbone of spicy and savory

Backbone of spicy and savory flavors with clove

This proved to the be the case in parts of the Redwood Valley

—Stephen Tanzer

seamless and silky yet nearly pillowy

2018 Release, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Corison Backbone of spicy and savory2018 Release Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon "IX", 13. 8% 1008 bottles produced (+72 magnums) Dubbed a winemaker's "dream vintage", the 2018 growing season in Napa saw cooler than average temperatures throughout spring and summer. With saturated grounds from winter rains, vines coming out of dormancy had plenty of water supply for healthy bud break in late March early April. Precipitation of 0. 6" in April had no impact on vines, and another 0. 3" in early