2013 Californian, Chilean & Tuscan Cabernet Sauvignon Horizontal

“The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (at a very fair price, by the way) has beautiful blackcurrant fruit, blackberry, underlying earth and spice, medium to full body, a long finish and sweet, moderate tannin. A rather classic example of Napa viticulture and still available at a shockingly realistic price. This beautiful wine is young, but reflects the greatness of 2013, and should promise to improve and evolve for another 15-20 years. (RP)” (12/2015)

“The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyards is a powerful, burly wine. Lavender, menthol, sage, tobacco, earthiness and plum give the 2013 much of its brooding, intense personality. Despite its considerable intensity, the 2013 has relatively soft tannins for the year, so it should drink well with minimal cellaring. The 2013 is only 75% Cabernet Sauvignon. A good dose of Merlot (12%), Petit Verdot (11%) and Malbec (2%) round out the blend. (AG) 92+” (08/2016)

“The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Earthquake is another 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, but in this case aged all in American oak and in quantities far less abundant at 35,000 cases. This wine shows sweet blackberry and cassis fruit, with outstanding intensity, purity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a savory, plump finish. Drink it between now and 2018. This is another winner from Michael David Winery. (RP)” (08/2015)

“Flavors are deep and rich in this bold, full-bodied and mouthfilling wine. It smells like molasses, Bing cherries and black plums, tastes as if saturated with blackcurrants and cherries and has a layer of fine-grained tannin to add texture. *Editors' Choice* (JG)” (03/2016)