Vine Hill Ranch 'VHR' Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA 2019

‘VHR’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley 2019

An extraordinary Cabernet from Vine Hill Ranch, one of Oakville’s most respected vineyard sites. The Phillips family’s estate fruit has long been sought after by Napa’s elite producers, and the family’s own VHR bottling captures the vineyard at its finest. The magnificent 2019 vintage opens with layers of cassis, blackcurrant, blackberry and dark cherry, followed by violet, tobacco, graphite, sandalwood and savory earth. Powerful yet beautifully composed, the palate delivers extraordinary concentration, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity, culminating in a finish of remarkable length and precision.

"Even better than the stunning 2018, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon evokes darker-skinned berries, hinting at black cherries and cassis, while still showing the vineyard's earthy-loamy side. It's a full-bodied, plush wine, with great concentration, a rich, velvety texture and a long, elegant finish that seems to linger for several minutes. Wow!" Wine Advocate 100