2018 Lerner Project RMS Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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JD 98 WA 94 VN 92
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, January 2021

Including small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon RMS is a more supple, sexy red offering great cassis and almost blue fruits, notes of white flowers, spice, and a touch of minerality...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2021

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot, the 2018 Red Wine RMS has a deep garnet-purple color, bursting with notions of blueberry pie, boysenberries and crème de cassis, plus wafts of black...
VN 92

Vinous, January 2021

The 2018 Red Wine RMS is a powerful, intense wine. Inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice and new leather give the 2018 tons of richness and volume. There is some coarseness in the tannin that needs time to soften. Otherwise...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2018
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.5%
Closure Cork

The 2018 Lerner Project RMS Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished red wine from the renowned Napa region of California. Produced by Lerner Project, this wine is crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, with small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot rounding out its profile. It is a full-bodied wine with an alcohol content of 15.5%, closed with a cork.

Jeb Dunnuck awarded this wine an impressive 98 points, highlighting its "great cassis and almost blue fruits, notes of white flowers, spice, and a touch of minerality." He praises its "full-bodied richness and sweet tannins," noting that it is "beautifully balanced" with a "wonderful sense of opulence paired with elegance" (jebdunnuck.com, 1/27/2021).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate rated the wine at 94 points, describing it as a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and 12% Merlot. The wine has a "deep garnet-purple color" and bursts with "notions of blueberry pie, boysenberries, and crème de cassis," complemented by hints of "black olives, lavender, and pencil lead." The review mentions that the wine was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak and has an alcohol content of 15.6%. A total of 720 cases were produced (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 7/30/2021).

Vinous, with a score of 92, describes the 2018 RMS as a "powerful, intense wine" with "inky dark fruit, chocolate, spice, and new leather." However, the reviewer notes some "coarseness in the tannin that needs time to soften" but affirms that "this is nicely done" (Vinous, 1/1/2021).

Overall, the 2018 Lerner Project RMS Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a wine of notable complexity and depth, with reviews praising its balance, richness, and potential for further development. The blend of varietals and careful aging process contribute to its opulent character and promising aging potential.