Venge Vineyards Silencieux Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Winemaker Notes Wonderfully aromatic and expressive, the 2021 vintage opens with scents of sweet cassis, anise, blackberries, roasted coffee, blue herbs and barrel vanillin. On the palate, the tannins are firm, upfront and balanced throughout, with all pockets of the mouth left yearning for another sip. Full-bodied and extracted with ripe black fruit, blueberries, charred caramel and a delightful hint of fresh herbs that concen- trate into a lengthy finish. This wine is approachable upon release and cellar worthy in proper aging conditions. Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot Professional Ratings 92 Jeb Dunnuck Another brilliant value that readers will love, the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Silencieux,is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot, all of which spent 22 months in 50% new oak. This medium to full-bodied, round, balanced, mouth-filling beauty has lots of ripe black and blue fruits, some background spicy oak, velve