2019 ADAMVS Cabernet Sauvignon
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This is hard to argue with, a stunning expression of Cabernet from Howell Mountain, and it really blew me away during the tasting. You feel all of the nuance of the site, with cassis, bilberry and damson joined by dried roses, pot pourri, savoury sage and cherry pit, layered, confident and compelling. Philippe Melka consultant, Sarah Donley winemaker. 90% new oak
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The estate's top wine, the 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon ADAMVS features ample oak, showing plenty of brown sugar and mocha accents on the nose, set against a backdrop of ripe, dark fruit, such as cassis and blueberries. It's full-bodied and rich—even velvety—in texture, with a long, lingering finish. While this wine seems almost over the top in terms of its ripeness and concentration, what it really needs is some time in the cellar to settle down and evolve into something more savory and elegant. Try it after 2025.