Grgich Hills - Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (375ml)

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Producer	Grgich Hills
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Napa
Varietal	Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage	2018
Sku	38684
Size	375ml

  

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Napa Valley legend Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, famed for his victory at the 1976 Paris Tasting with Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, partnered with Austin Hills in 1977 to establish Grgich Hills Estate. Focused on quality and sustainability, they craft award-winning Chardonnays alongside other varietals, using estate grapes and natural practices. Now led by Mike's family, Grgich Hills Estate remains committed to Mike's legacy of exceptional wines.

Plenty of blackcurrants, flowers and sandalwood on the nose, following through to a full body with tight, creamy tannins that give the wine polish and beauty. Give it a year or two to soften, but already very attractive. From organically grown grapes. Try after 2022.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it strides confidently out of the glass with notes of crushed blueberries, ripe, fresh blackberries and warm cassis plus hints of bay leaves, mossy tree bark and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is chock-full of crunchy black fruits, framed by ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with loads of mineral sparks.

Moving to the two Cabernet releases, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) offers up attractive notes of blackcurrants, plums, spice, and dried herbs to go with a medium-bodied, balanced, enjoyable style on the palate. Drink bottles over the coming 5-7 years.