The Oakcross Proprietary red is a complex, juicy, structured Cabernet and embodies that iron fist in the velvet glove style. Expressive blueberry and black cherry fruit are intertwined with cedarwood, dusty minerals, sagebrush, and loamy soil. Voluminous on entry, with upfront crystalline red berry fruits and chalky, powdery tannins underscored by tart acidity, resolving with more layers of blueberry fruit, baking spices, warm soil, and toasty oak. The 2020 vintage comes from Reserve blocks off Groth’s Oakville estate, including Merlot from Hillview Vineyard and Petit Verdot from select grower partners. Aged in 70% new French oak for 21 months. (JC)