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The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Dollarhide Estate Vineyard checks in as 100% varietal that spent 19 months in 63% new French oak. It has a complex, spicy perfume of blue fruits, cedar pencil, and spring flowers, as well as nicely integrated oak, medium to full body, a concentrated, nicely structured mouthfeel, and outstanding length. Drink bottles over the coming 10-12 years. -JD
January 10, 2025
