2019 Seven Hills Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
$60 / $50 Club
We’ve found this wine rewards a little more patience in bottle, and this vintage is no exception. It’s an iridescent, deep ruby in the glass, and from the first sniff reveals effusive, clean, classic Cab aromatics — cassis, dark plum, blackberry, date — interwoven with some subtle barrel notes of toasted brioche, vanilla bean, and cocoa powder. The palate is rich, bright, and balanced, reinforcing the aromatics, with fruits that are ripe and full but not jammy or overblown. This effusive fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and an extremely well-integrated tannin profile. The finish is persistent and mouth-watering, with nuanced notes of mocha and herbs. We think this is our best result from Seven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon so far, and that’s saying something!