2016 Relic Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Atmos
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The first time they've made this cuvée, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Atmos is a cellar selection of the top two barrels in the winery. This ripe, sexy beast gives up lots of black raspberry and cassis fruits intermixed with complex spice, unsmoked tobacco, and graphite. It's expansive, full-bodied, and layered on the palate, with awesome depth and richness balanced by thrilling purity and elegance. It’s another world-class Cabernet Sauvignon from this team.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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One-hundred percent Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Atmos is very deep purple-black in color and reveals a tantalizing nose of crushed black plums, blackcurrant cordial, blueberry pie and truffles with hints of black pepper, black cherries and black berries with touches of dried herbs and potpourri. Big, rich and powerful in the mouth, it has a rock-solid frame of grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing very long with loads of earth and mineral layers. 48 cases (just two barrels) were made.