Strala Vineyards, Napa Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvingnon 2017 Barbaresco But forbidding sites can also

But forbidding sites can also be the most blessed

Not sure I’ve ever used the word balance in a Herold made wine tasting note before

with a bit of chewy tannin still to resolve

inky colored wine offers beautiful aromatics of ripe black fruits

Both the 1999 and 1998 La Landonne are textbook vintages chez Rostaing

Strala Vineyards, Napa Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvingnon 2017 Barbaresco But forbidding sites can also92 Vinous The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon is dense, powerful and juicy. Black plum, blackberry jam, tobacco, licorice, spice and leather infuse the 2017 with tons of depth and sheer volume. Although not especially subtle, this super ripe, bold Cabernet has more than enough going on to reward a decade or so of fine drinking. (AG) 09 2020