2014 Kamen "Kashmir" Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“Finally, a candidate for potential perfection is the 175-case 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Kashmir, which is essentially a selection of the finest barrels in the cellars. It is 100% Cabernet with a black/purple color to the rim offering up notes of graphite, pen ink, charcoal, incense, blackberry and cassis. It hits the palate with a full-bodied, thunderous impact of fruit and glycerin, has beautiful, well-integrated tannin, new oak and finishes with a close to 50+-second aftertaste. This is glorious, and possibly the best wine yet offered by Kamen. Drink it over the next 30+ years. (RP)” (12/2016)

“An exotic bouquet laced with graphite, smoke, licorice and leather make a strong opening statement in the flagship Cabernet Sauvignon Kashmir Cuvée. Powerful, deep and unctuous, the 2014 wraps around the palate with serious intensity. Readers should expect a full-throttle, explosive mountain Cabernet. (AG)” (03/2017)