2018-2019 Modus Operandi "Rocca-Collinetta" Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical

“This has a beautifully complex nose of fresh blueberry, raw cocoa powder, crushed gravel and dried lavender, as well as a touch of toffee. It’s full-bodied with firm, powdery and well integrated tannins. Fantastic power, depth and extraction. Serious.” (12/2020)

“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rocca-Collinetta Vineyard is impressive, with a beautiful nose of ripe blackcurrants, toasted spices, graphite, chocolate, and leafy herbs. This carries to a full-bodied, structured Cabernet with building tannins, plenty of jammy, youthful fruit, a good spine of acidity, and a great finish. It has an almost cool-climate style aromatically yet brings serious fruit on the palate. 92+” (01/2021)

“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Rocca-Collinetta Vineyard offers an attractive combination of fruit intensity and the more floral, savory accents that are typical of Coombsville. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, licorice and red cherry all open in the glass. The Rocca-Collinetta is a heady, exotically ripe Cabernet, but it also has a bit more nuance than some of the other wines in the range. (AG)” (01/2021)

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rocca Collinetta Vineyard is deep garnet-purple colored. It has a classic nose of blackcurrants and cedar with hints of pencil shavings and dusty soil plus a waft of garrigue. The full-bodied palate is opulent, rich, and vibrant, with firm, grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long and so, so energetic. (LPB)” (10/2022)

“Blueberries, ripe blackcurrants, lavender, vanilla, praline and mocha on the nose. Full-bodied with creamy tannins framing a rich, deep core of ripe fruit. Hazelnut and chocolate notes linger on the firm finish. Shows tension.” (10/2021)

“The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rocca-Collinetta Vineyard is another vivid purple release that’s loaded with darker, chocolaty fruit as well as classic Cabernet smoked tobacco and spicy nuances. Textured, full-bodied, and beautifully balanced, with ultra-fine tannins.” (05/2022)