Very deep purple-black in color, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville is pretty closed and shy at this youthful stage, the nose offering glimpses at black plums and black currants over notes of chocolate box, star anise, brambles, forest floor and violets, with a touch of iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers on that promise with firm structure and tightly coiled fruit, looking to yield great dividends in the future. Forget it for 4-5 years and drink it over the next 15+.

Big, firm and well-structured, with spicy fruit and oak. This tightens to hold the dried herb, olive and underbrush accents to the loamy, earthy fruit at the core. Drink now through 2028. 212 cases made.??–JL??Region: California / Napa / Oakville Select to Add