(from 60+ year old vines)

The 2001 is still fresh

all wrapped in a youthfully austere and markedly stony finale

The dryness should round out in time as there is no associated sense of astringency

Cathiard Vineyard, Estate Red other_regions (from 60+ year old vines)There are 9,000 bottles of the flagship 2020 Cathiard Vineyard Proprietary Red, a sturdy blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Marked by scents of black cherries, cassis and cedar, this debut is medium to full bodied and nicely proportioned but also a bit astringent and drying, in need of time to come together. Finishing with savory elements of mocha, earth and black olives, this wine offers a promising juxtaposition of California