Color:Deep inky garnet

Nose:Black currant, black peppercorns. True Napa Cab style — it just smells big. Dry cedar plank, vanilla/clove combo from the toasting room of a cooperage.

Palate:Big, chewy, and vervy right on the first sip. California Cab as it's meant to be consumed. Dried herbs — thyme and sage show through. Big tannins and a beautifully acidic backbone carry this wine for days. Will age for years (or decades) but shows stellarly right now.

Appellation:100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gateway Vineyard, Willow Creek District — Napa-style intensity with a beautifully acidic backbone.