2019 Bennett Mountain Estate, Coursey Graves
This blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot offers up a plum filled nose with additional notes of tapenade, dark flowers, tobacco and some chocolate aromas.
The taste is young and silky with notes of ripe plums, sand, pipe tobacco and sweet minerals. Very long and balanced. 5+ years.
93p (tasted 2024/12)
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, Coursey Graves
A young, tight, restrained – opened up nicely on the second day – with notes of ripe black currants, new leather, graphite and sun warm rocks. Needs time. Really fine.
The taste is structured and concentrated with notes of charcoal, black currant flavoured chocolate and fine tobacco. Very long with a fine mouthfeel. 6+ years.
94p (tasted 2024/12)