Merryvale 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Description

An attractive, savoury, earthy nose of underbrush, rain and cut grass. Beautiful and seamless on the mid-palate. The finish is sturdy, dry and complete. One of the more Impressive 2018 Cabernets at this price point. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec.
94 points, Matthew Luczy, Decanter (Oct 2020)

This is textbook Napa Cabernet—ripe, forthright and well-defined, with cassis, bitter plum and blackberry fruit driving through over a racy graphite hint and lively savory notes. Reveals an alder toast accent on the finish. Rock-solid. Drink now through 2034. 3,516 cases made.
93 points, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator (Jul 2022)

Deep, dark fruit flavors, milk chocolate and mint join in to give this rich and full-bodied wine a mouth filling presence. Velvety tannins coat the palate and support the delicious, almost-sweet fruit and spice flavors. It contains 17% Cabernet Franc and small amounts of Petit Verdot and Malbec. Best from 2026-2032.
93 points, Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2023)

Blackberry, walnut and bark on the nose with dried flowers and sandalwood. It’s full-bodied with lots of chewy tannins and flavorful fruit. Juicy, savory finish. Needs two or three years to come together. Better after 2023.
92 points, James Suckling (Feb 2021)