Groth Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2017
USA, Oakville
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Price category: $$$$$
JE
Jan Ecer (attending)
CEO, Californian Wines a.s.
MF
Matous Forman (attending)
Export / Sales Manager, Californian Wines a.s.
LC
Lucie Cedikova (attending)
Marketing Director, Californian Wines a.s.
MP
Martin Paryzek (attending)
Californian Wines a.s.
Description
The dense deep purple color hints at the intensity in this wine. Aromas of sweet vanilla and pie spice layered over black cherries dominate the nose, accompanied by cassis, red plum and a savory touch of sarsaparilla root. The round, rich entry builds quickly to a full structured mouthfeel with consistent acidity. There is a clean, elegant progression of ripe black cherry, black currant, and juicy dark plum, finishing with clove and vanilla, a hint of marzipan and a trickle of cherry juice. The big structure of this wine should have it drinking well into 2040 or beyond.
Awards
93 pts Wine Spectator Points
94 pts James Suckling
Certifications
- None of these
Alcohol
14.8%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Reserve Vineyard Block