2019 Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WA 94 DC 93 WE 93 WS 92
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2023

So much pine needle, flowers, currants and ripe plums on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine and polished tannins. Linear and very tight with a clarity and energy. Vivid is the word. From biodynamically grown grapes with...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2024

(94+ points) Sappy pine and herbal notes accent blueberries and cherries on the nose of the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain, the best vintage of this wine I've tasted. It's medium to full-bodied, with a rich...
DC 93

Decanter, February 2023

Heady and explosive red and black fruit notes are intermixed with an enticing graham cracker crust and toasty oak element. Full-bodied and overflowing with pure black fruits and more savoury-sweet oak spices. Powerful...
WE 93

Wine Enthusiast, October 2023

This classic style of Cabernet shows great balance, a snug structure and complex flavors that range from black cherry to black olive to sage and cedar. Moderate tannins and good acidity add to a slightly grippy and...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, November 2023

Expressive, with bramble and black licorice notes leading off, followed quickly by fresh black cherry and currant preserves. Features flashes of bay leaf and mesquite on the sleek finish, with a strong mineral...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-region
North Coast
Vintage
2019
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14%
Closure
Cork

The 2019 Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon is a distinguished wine from California's North Coast, produced by Ink Grade. This vintage stands out for its expressive and complex character, highlighted by a 14% alcohol content.

James Suckling awarded this wine a notable score of 94, describing it as "vivid" with "pine needle, flowers, currants, and ripe plums on the nose." He praised its medium body, fine tannins, and the energy it exudes. Suckling noted that the grapes are biodynamically grown with Demeter certification, adding a layer of ecological consideration to this wine.

Wine Enthusiast's Jim Gordon also rated it highly, with a score of 93. He noted the wine's classic Cabernet style, balanced by moderate tannins and good acidity. The flavors ranged from "black cherry to black olive to sage and cedar," offering a snug structure and appetizing texture.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate echoed the high praise with another 94-point score. Joe Czerwinski described the wine as "sappy" with "pine and herbal notes accenting blueberries and cherries." He highlighted its rich, velvety mouthfeel and long, tart finish, suggesting that it would benefit from a decade of cellaring to reach its full potential.

Decanter also rated the wine at 93, appreciating its "heady and explosive red and black fruit notes" and "savoury-sweet oak spices." The publication provided background on the estate, noting that Ink Grade is organically and biodynamically farmed, with winemaker Matt Taylor at the helm.

Wine Spectator, with a score of 92, remarked on the wine's "bramble and black licorice notes" and "strong mineral underpinning," advising that it can be enjoyed now through 2035.

Overall, the 2019 Ink Grade Cabernet Sauvignon is a well-reviewed, expressive wine with a strong potential for aging, praised across various prestigious wine publications.