2004 Bryant Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“It is well-known that many of the vineyards and terroirs on Pritchard Hill can be magical, and this is unquestionably one of them. Bryant’s 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a dense ruby/purple color along with exceptional aromatics consisting of stunningly pure blackberry, black raspberry and floral scents, full body and an opulent personality. Although this estate went through a few hiccups during its change in winemakers in 2001, the 2004 clearly shows this estate has come back with a vengeance. This stunning 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the superstars of the vintage. Drink it over the next two decades. (RP)” (04/2014)

“The nose delivers a knockout combination of redcurrant, dark raspberry and graphite minerality, plus a suggestion of freshly poured concrete. Wonderfully suave and fine-grained, displaying outstanding thickness of fruit but also superb inner-mouth lift. A wine of great power and rising, palate-staining length. According to president Bettina Bryant, this is the only vintage to have hit 16% alcohol along with the '97 and '08 but it has the energy and sheer personality to support its high octane level. (ST) 96+” (05/2017)

“A Cabernet tour de force. Rich, opulent, powerful and well-structured. This is packed with ripe, intense currant, spice, blackberry, earth and loam flavors framed by spicy, cedary oak. Ends with a firm wall of tannins, yet the berry and currant flavors push through. *Collectible* (JL)” (10/2007)