Vineyard 29's Cabernet Sauvignon Cru is once again a fabulous wine in its peer group. An infusion of black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather and spice runs through this sumptuous, racy Cabernet. Seven vineyards in St. Helena form the core of a bold, racy Cabernet that punches above its weight. -- Antonio Galloni

Starting with 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru, which is a blend of multiple sites, it offers a saturated purple color as well as a juicy, soft, delicious style in its darker, bluer fruits and leafy herbs. It has terrific purity and I suspect it’s ideal for drinking over the coming 7-8 years. The blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, and 2% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in 50% new French oak.

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Cru has a deep purple-black color and features a very pretty perfume of roses and violets over a core of warm cassis and blueberry pie plus wafts of mossy bark and yeast extract. Medium to full-bodied, it fills the palate with perfumed, juicy black fruits, supported by a plush frame and finishing with a peppery kick.- LPB