2014 Plumpjack "Reserve" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

“The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot) is a nearly impenetrable purple black color, and offers a shockingly intense and compelling set of aromatics, consisting of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, charcoal, incense and spring flowers. Extremely full, massive, and highly extracted, but not broodish or rustic, this is a sensational wine, with loads of blue and black fruits, great definition, vibrant acidity, and ripe but substantial tannins. This is a 40- to 50-year wine, which is somewhat unusual for this vintage. (RP) 98+” (12/2016)

“The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is rich, ample and also aromatically expressive, as so many wines are in this vintage. Raspberry jam, wild flowers, cinnamon, mint and anise add lift throughout. Medium in body and gracious, the Reserve is every bit as alluring as it was last year. The oak needs time to integrate fully, but that should not be an issue by the time the wine is ready to drink. (AG)” (12/2016)