2021 Ghost Block Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

2021 Ghost Block Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml 94 Pts. Wine Spectator. A solid, fruit-driven version, this red offers cassis, plum pâte de fruit and boysenberry compote flavors backed by licorice and apple wood notes. A late tug of warm earth adds length and drive. Drink now through 2038. —J.M. Vineyard Notes Varietal Content 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot Vineyards 77% Rock Cairn, Oakville; 23% Ghost Block Vineyard, Yountville Rock Cairn Vineyards is characterized by deep, gravelly loam soil with a western exposure. The vines produce highly concentrated fruit late in the season and are typically the last picks of our harvest. Five blocks of Cabernet Sauvignon separated by age reside on this site, ranging from 5- to 35-year-old plantings. This provides an opportunity for capturing characteristics that are specific to vine age, creating a perfect blend to express this valuable site. In this vintage, we have incorporated fruit from two of our other estate vineya