Bevan Cellars, Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon other_regions

Bevan Cellars, Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block Cabernet Sauvignon other_regionsThe 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Wildfoote Vineyard Vixen Block is another super distinctive wine in this lineup. Inky blue and purplish fruit, chocolate, espresso, mint and lavender are all generous in this jammy, super concentrated Cabernet. Russell Bevan's style and this Stags Leap vineyard marry beautifully to produce an unabashedly opulent Cabernet that will drink well right out of the gate. Antonio Galloni

Best from 2008 through 2013

profound Pinot Noir can be enjoyed anytime over the coming decade or more

more so than the more linear and focused 2016 Brunello Pianrosso (that I preferred by a tiny margin)

long and moderately firmer finale

earth and floral-suffused nose

Offers a full range of ripe black cherry and black currant

complex and lingering finish that is supported by well-integrated tannins and fine length

Balsam and warmth with great balance of fully ripe fruit and impressive subtlety

In contrast to the Rugiens

I was frankly shocked to find that the aromatic profile here was even more elegant and arguably finer than that of the Amoureuses with its bright red and blue pinot fruit

pure and relatively high-toned nose of citrus and floral elements that display a top note of lightly spiced pear

Looking at the 2010s