2014 Hewitt Cabernet Sauvignon

Hewitt's 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is loaded with plum, blackberry, red cherry jam, grilled herbs, lavender bittersweet chocolate, licorice and spice. Plush, deep and super-concentrated, the 2014 hits the palate with tons of depth and intensity. The firm tannins convey plenty of the famed Rutherford dust character. This massive, full-bodied Cabernet is going to require at least a few years to come into its own. (AG)

From Rutherford and aged 21 months in 75% new French oak, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon is a big, rich, oaky wine that needs 4-5 years of bottle age to come together, which is certainly not the norm in the vintage. Possessing lots of cassis, vanilla oak, and spice, it's full-bodied, nicely balanced and concentrated, with lots of tannins. It's good, but just needs time. I was able to taste two 2014s from winemaker Trevor Durling, both being outstanding, with the Double Plus being up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Both wines come from the estate vineyard in Rutherford.

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep garnet-purple color and fragrant nose of cedar, violets, potpourri and crushed blueberries over a core of black currants and plums, plus a hint of dusty earth. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals impressive energy, with tons of perfumed black fruit and earthy layers supported by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and lively. 2,300 cases were made.