2013 Vine Hill Ranch 'VHR' Cabernet Sauvignon

"The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon is just as magical as it has always been. In several recent tastings, the 2013 has started to show its first signs of aromatic development. Black cherry, bittersweet chocolate, spice, mocha, espresso and grilled herbs are all dialed up in a decidedly dense, ripe and flamboyant wine for this estate, with big tannins that are starting to resolve. This shows just how much the style has evolved here in less than a decade. Today's wines are more refined, but in that context, the 2013 comes across as somewhat bombastic, with a strong new oak imprint that is impossible to miss." - 98/100 Vinous